“My mother has a problem of impacted stools. What can we do for it?”
My mother has an issue with impacted stools, and we aren't sure of what we should do for it. How can we help her?
2 Answers
She needs to see a specialist to determine the cause and then propose a solution.
It will depend on how long the problem has existed. If it is a recent problem you can try using a mineral oil enema from the drug store followed by a bottle of Magnesium citrate. It is important to drink 5-6 glasses of water daily to keep the stools soft. If the problem has been going on for more than 3 weeks I would take her to the doctor to make sure she does not have a partial obstruction.
