Geriatrician Questions Enema

My mother is 80 years old and has severe constipation. Can we try home enema?

My mother is 80 years old and lately has been having severe constipation. She is very troubled by it. Considering her age would you recommend home enema or is it too dangerous? What should we do?

1 Answer

Just start giving her lukewarm prune juice two times a day, half a cup.