Constipation

Question 2

Def of Constipation

Answer 2

Question 3

Types of Constipation

Answer 3

Question 4

Causes of constipation among older adults

Answer 4

Question 5

Causes of 2ry Constipation

Answer 5

Question 6

Causes of 2ry Constipation

• Endocrine & Metabolic

Answer 6

Question 7

Causes of 2ry Constipation

• Neurologic

Answer 7

Question 8

Causes of 2ry Constipation

• Myopathic

Answer 8

1. Amyloidosis.
2. Myotonic dystrophy.
3. Scleroderma.

Question 9

Causes of 2ry Constipation

• Psychological

Answer 9

1. Anxiety.
2. Depression.
3. Somatization.

Question 10

Causes of 2ry Constipation

• structural

Answer 10

Question 11

Causes of 2ry Constipation

• Others

Answer 11

Irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 12

Prevention of Constipation

Answer 12

Question 13

TTT of Constipation

• If non-medicinal methods don’t work:

Answer 13

Question 14

TTT of Constipation

• Behavioural options

Answer 14

Question 15

TTT of Constipation

• medications

Answer 15

Question 16

Meds in TTT of Constipation

• Intro

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Question 17

Meds in TTT of Constipation

• Bulking Agents

Answer 17

Question 18

Meds in TTT of Constipation

• Osmotic Laxatives

Answer 18

Question 19

Meds in TTT of Constipation

• Stool softeners

Answer 19