Constipation

Question 1

constipation + rectal bleeding suggestive of?

Answer 1

colon cancer

Question 2

constipation + distension + active BS is suggestive of?

Answer 2

obstruction

Question 3

constipation + menorrhagia?

Answer 3

hypothyroidism

Question 4

natural alternative to laxatives?

Answer 4

prunes

Question 5

conservative measures for constipation?

Answer 5

high fibre diet and increase fluid intake

Question 6

bulk laxatives and stool softeners are preferred for initial Tx - examples?

Answer 6

bulk laxatives = fybogel (ispaghula husk)

stool softener = docusate sodium (especially for pain and fissures)