How to overcome constipation caused by a dead area on the stomach?

Question

Hi doctor,

I was admitted to a hospital for three months for a spinal injury and three fractured vertebrae. The doctor said nothing could be done. I developed a dead area on my stomach to injection and touch. I also lost five stones and lost my voice for five months. I have a face rash and developed a bad loss of appetite. Also, I have chronic constipation due to morphine-based painkillers. Now I feel my colon has stopped working as laxatives and suppositories have stopped working. I do not want to go back to the hospital because they have done nothing for me. They even suggested my stomach symptoms were psychological and had progressed to a chronic situation. I must fly home soon so I would want some advice. Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.

It is a chronic problem, and I do not know any doctor in your place. Following are my suggestions for your problem:

Add salad to your diet.
Add curd in lunch and take fibrous food. No spicy, junk, or fried food.
Prefer a liquid diet, like a banana shake. It is healthy for the bowel and bones.
Add citrus fruits like lemon, orange, kiwi, gooseberry, etc.
Take plenty of liquid like tomato soup, tea, coffee, etc. It gives you strength and is easy to digest.
Divert your mind by either reading or listening to songs.

Suggested treatment:

1. Continue tablet Cavit-PM (calcium) once at night.

2. Tablet vitamin D3 60000 IU once a week for eight weeks.

3. Continue sea cod pearls (fish oil) one after dinner.

4. Capsule Ocid-D (Domperidone and Omeprazole) before breakfast and dinner for 15 days.

5. Tablet Pregabanayl (Pregabanalin and Methylcobalamine) one at night.

6. Liquid Cremaffin pink (liquid paraffin and milk of magnesia) three teaspoonfuls at night will take care of bowel movement for seven to ten days.

I hope these help you reduce your symptoms or at least give you a better feeling.

Revert in case of queries.

Regards.