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What To Do For 65 Years Old Who Didnot Have Motions For 10 Days?

Hi my mother who is 65 hAs not gone to the bathroom in 10 days she is very constipated. Early this year she had a colonoscopy they removed a tumor as big has grapefruit from her. I took her to her drs today and saw the PA he said take Mira lax and if you don t go in 2 too 3 days come back in.
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Hello,

If you did not pass motion means you have to consult your doctor he will give an enema or manual removal in case of impacted stools.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What To Do For 65 Years Old Who Didnot Have Motions For 10 Days?

Hello, If you did not pass motion means you have to consult your doctor he will give an enema or manual removal in case of impacted stools. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist