Patient's question:
My grandfather has always been very good to me. Since I was young, my parents were often away, and it was my grandfather who raised me. Now my grandfather is over 70 years old, and he has been experiencing some constipation recently. What kind of medicine should elderly people take for constipation?Doctor's answer:
There are many medications that can be used for elderly constipation. If you have the sensation of needing to use the restroom but are experiencing abdominal pain, this situation is often considered insufficient gastrointestinal motility, and you may benefit from using whole gastrointestinal motility drugs, such as mosapride. You can also combine it with lactulose solution or wheat fiber granules. If these medications do not show any effect after taking them for 5 days, it is recommended to consult a hospital for further and more thorough examination.