At GuideTreatments.com we believe that symptomatic treatments should be reserved only for short term. It is vitally important to diagnose the underlying condition with robust assessment and investigations.
Symptomatic treatments:
- Suppository Hallens adult 3gm (Glycerine 3gm) – one suppository per rectal once a day at bedtime.
Common conditions to consider:
Condition |
Common clinical presentation along with constipation |
| Worm infestations | Cramps, lack of appetite, history of worms in stools and positive stool microscopy |
| Ascites | Painless abdominal distension and evidence of intra-abdominal fluid collection |
| Coeliac disease | Fatigue, weight loss, malabsorption, sensitivity to gluten containing foods along with endoscopy and laboratory evidence |
| Diverticulitis | Bloating, flatulence, evidence of malabsorption but no evidence of infective pathology |
| Hypothyroidism | Fatigue, weight gain, intolerance to cold, dry skin and laboratory evidence of underactive thyroid function |
| Intestinal obstruction | Hyperperistalsis, abdominal distension and radiological evidence |
| Obesity | Raised BMI along with history of poor dietary choice and lifestyle |
| Medications | Opioid based medications, iron supplements, calcium supplements, dicyclomine, anti-Parkinson’s drugs and terbutaline |
| Stroke | Neurological evidence, lack of adequate diet and fluid intake |
| Parkinson’s disease | Resting tremors, rigidity or other neurological signs |