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Severe Constipation and back pain.
Patient: Male
Age: 66 years
Medical History: Recent chickenpox infection (now healed)
History of Present Illness:
I had chickenpox a few weeks ago and was treated with antiviral medications, pain relievers, and other supportive care. The infection has healed, but after recovery, he started experiencing:
Severe back pain (doctor diagnosed as post-infection nerve pain and prescribed Preqm NT for pain).
Constipation (doctor prescribed Diablo for relief).
Despite taking medication for constipation, he has not had a bowel movement for the past 7 days.
Current Symptoms:
No bowel movement for 7 days
Feeling of fullness and bloating
Abdominal discomfort
No vomating
Medications Currently Taking:
Preqm NT for nerve pain
Diablo for constipation
other daily medications
Fibator 10 for cholesterol
Udiliv for grade 1 fatty liver
Amlodac 2.5 for blood pressure
G loc LS for gas
We are concerned as for 7 days no bowel movement. Please help us.
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Need few more details
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Get USG whole abdomen test done and review with reports.
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I am suspecting Hypokalemia.
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Get serum electrolytes
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Have coconut water
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Need consultation
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kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use duphalac
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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Jaipur
Get a USG abdomen done
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get scan of abdomen done.
Pls have physical examination with nearby doctor and have a follow up.
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