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Asking For Father, Male 70, Karachi
if someone is suffering from constipation always even food intake is also balanced , is it IBS? whom to consult for this issue? what tests should perform for it? which medicines should be taken avoiding side effects? thanks regards
please consult online,after taking proper history then plan accordingly.
If no Vomiting,Blood in stool weight loss and anemia(Pallor) then start him on
colospas fibro satchet
1×1
tab Prucic 1mg
1+1
syp Duphalac
2+2+2
tab Citanew 10mg
1 after breakfast
Fiber diet, Fluid and walk
if no response in 2weeks then book appointment
Needs proper evaluation before any step to taken as looking age, Patient needs full history and examination. Please consult nearby Gastroenterologist or Book video consultation with Me.
Well ,if some one who is more than 50 years and has constipation then should be evaluated completely by the gastroenterologist.As Dr dawar mentioned if weight loss no blood in stools and no vomiting then laxative can be tried as written by him .Failing respond to medication should lead to visit to gastroenterologists .Thanks
Thank you for sharing your concern.
Based on the symptoms you mentioned, proper diagnosis requires a detailed case history and evaluation. For appropriate treatment, you can book an appointment with me for consultation.
Constipation in a 70 years old male need proper evaluation. And it is better to get a proper consultation
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