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Hello sir my father has been in coma for 2 years. From last one month he is suffering from constipation problem. We gave laxitol syrup but that didn't work out. Then we gave enema that worked . Sir my quest is that can we give enema on a regular basis is it harmful ? And for substitute can we use glycerine ? Thanks in advance!
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HELLO,
NO HARM, BUT IT IS DIFFICULT TO MANNAGE.
YOU CAN TRY LACTULOSE 3-5ml THROUGH RYLS TUBE TWO OR THREE TIMES A DAY TILL YOU FEEL IT'S BETTER.
PROCTOCLYSIS ENEMA IS GLYCERIN BASED.
OK , BYE.
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