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My grand pa is having heart problem, he had undergone prostrate cancer surgery few days back. And he has problem with the constipation. Give me a solution. He is 83 years old.
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Certain foods and drinks, and the proper amount of exercise can help alleviate the symptoms of constipation. Foods and drinks: Eat high-fiber foods such as raisins, raw vegetables, salads, bran cereals, whole-grain bread and fresh fruit. Eat prunes or figs.
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Please see the surgeon who operated for prostate cancer, they may consider laxatives for the same. But needs to rule out neurological cause for the same. Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss this further.
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