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Body pain , constipation
My father is 59 years old , he has been suffering from constipation and gas problem for last 15-20days. For last 24 hours he has been feeling tiredness muscular pain and weakness. He has harrassed voice and body temperature between 97-99 and today found blood with toilet two times. Note- He never had problems related to digestion and stomach. because he regularly drinks water and eats timely and maintain proper diet. kindly suggest me some tests and medicines.
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Elderly gentleman with recent constipation and blood in stools needs COLONOSCOPY .  Donot give medicines blindly.  Get a blood test ( CBC) to know the loss. Check for blood thinners and pain killer tablets ( as these may cause GI BLEED in elderly)
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