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Constipation since 3 weeks

2022-05-08 15:17:20
My father age 65 yrs is facing problem of constiption since 3 weeks. He had OPCABG 11 years ago. Having ecosprin, Met XL, Glycomet like medicines. His stool donot have any mucus or blood. It is hard stool as his urge for evacuation has diminished. He is having littlr weight loss also. Pls suggest what further investigation we can do.
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Is he bed ridden or fluid intake is very low?these might be common reasons for his constipation...
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start laxative

Answered2022-05-08 19:06:46

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