Constipation Flashcards

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Def of Constipation

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Types of Constipation

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Causes of constipation among older adults

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Causes of 2ry Constipation

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Causes of 2ry Constipation

  • Endocrine & Metabolic
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Causes of 2ry Constipation

  • Neurologic
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Causes of 2ry Constipation

  • Myopathic
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  1. Amyloidosis.
  2. Myotonic dystrophy.
  3. Scleroderma.
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Causes of 2ry Constipation

  • Psychological
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  1. Anxiety.
  2. Depression.
  3. Somatization.
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Causes of 2ry Constipation

  • structural
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Causes of 2ry Constipation

  • Others
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Irritable bowel syndrome.

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Prevention of Constipation

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TTT of Constipation

  • If non-medicinal methods don’t work:
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TTT of Constipation

  • Behavioural options
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TTT of Constipation

  • medications
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Meds in TTT of Constipation

  • Intro
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Meds in TTT of Constipation

  • Bulking Agents
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Meds in TTT of Constipation

  • Osmotic Laxatives
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Meds in TTT of Constipation

  • Stool softeners