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Chronic constipation

2017-07-30 03:58:01
Hello Doctor, My father (73) is suffering from chronic constipation from years, his bowl movement is not works if he does not take any laxative medicine. He is also a diabetic patient. Please help.
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I hope he is active and walks daily . Give him plenty of fluids orally and green leafy vegetables and food rich in fibres. May be he will improve

Answered2017-08-01 13:40:36

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Laxative might help. So try syp duphalac or looze 15ml twice a day along with dulxoflex tablet at night time. High fibre rich foods like green vegetables and fruits. Walking 15mins a day. If still persists have to rule to other causes...

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