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Constipation
March 11, 2011, 08:54
Description of Medical Condition A combination of changes in the frequency, size, consistency, and ease of stool passage, which leads to an overall decrease…
All about constipation
January 24, 2010, 02:02
What is constipation? Constipation is the final link in a chain of functional disturbances or disease processes. Defecation requires that the stimuli sent by…
Types of constipation
March 14, 2010, 02:03
Basically, a distinction is made between pseudo obstruction, acute constipation and chronic constipation. Pseudo obstruction Failure to pass stools is not…
Laxatives
January 25, 2010, 07:38
What are the different laxative groups? Constipation is often due to the dysfunction of the intestinal nervous system, which slows down intestinal transit…
Reasons for Constipation
March 6, 2010, 05:52
Constipation is a common problem that frequently requires treatment. Although individuals with constipation usually are viewed as a single, homogenous group,…
Treatment of Constipation
March 14, 2010, 01:28
GENERAL APPROACH TO TREATMENT The patient should be asked about the frequency of bowel movements and the chronicity of constipation. Constipation occurring…
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Category: Good Health (1)
- Good Health Habits by: Gastroenterologist
  May 22, 2010, 01:50
  There are a number of sensible lifestyle habits that can help avoid constipation. These include: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of liquid, especially water,…
Category: Constipation (41)
- Patient Counseling for Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:39
  Because laxative products are both widely used and abused, clinicians can provide a valuable service by educating patients about the appropriate use of…
- Patient Factors by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:37
  Laxative products are available in a wide array of dosage forms, most of them for oral use. This variety probably yields the most benefits for pediatric and…
- Special Populations by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:31
  Children A number of factors can alter a child's bowel habits, including unavailable toilet facilities; emotional distress; febrile illness: chronic medical…
- Pharmacologic Therapy by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:25
  The ideal laxative would (1) be nonirritating and nontoxic, (2) act on only the descending and sigmoid colon, and (3) produce a normally formed stool within a…
- Treatment of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:23
  The patient should attempt nondrug measures initially to relieve constipation and help prevent recurrences. Constipation associated with an underlying medical…
- Clinical Presentation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 22, 2011, 12:45
  If frequency of bowel movements decreases or difficult passage of hard stools occurs, other symptoms of varying degrees of severity may develop, including…
- Pathophysiology of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 22, 2011, 12:45
  Causes of constipation are numerous and include various medical conditions and medications; psychological and physiologic conditions (e.g., menopause or…
- Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 22, 2011, 12:11
  Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint. However, the complaint is viewed differently by health care providers and patients. Medical practitioners…
- Constipation in Childhood: Assessing chronic constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  May 4, 2011, 08:46
  A detailed history is important, and certain topics should be covered in particular (Table 2). A complete physical examination should be done, including…
- Constipation in the Elderly: Investigation by: Gastroenterologist
  May 2, 2011, 08:04
  The chief, and perhaps the sole, reason for contemplating invasive investigation of constipated elderly patients is the detection of treatable carcinoma of the…
- Treatment: Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  March 15, 2011, 12:43
  A treatment for constipation is especially relevant for consumers that suffer on a regular basis or cannot bear attendant symptoms. For the overall health it…
- Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  March 15, 2011, 12:36
  Constipation is a commonly encountered medical condition in the United States for which many patients initiate self-treatment. One reason constipation…
- Treatment of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  October 15, 2010, 16:04
  Constipation is defined as the difficulty of passing stools, incomplete passage, or infrequent passage of hard stools. It can be further defined as having less…
- Constipation and Rectal Prolapse by: Gastroenterologist
  October 9, 2010, 07:41
  There are many excellent reviews of the surgical treatment of rectal prolapse, but there are few that have specifically addressed the issue of constipation in…
- Constipation-Predominant IBS by: Gastroenterologist
  September 2, 2010, 22:43
  IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis and Definition Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic intestinal disorder characterized by abdominal…
- Medical Treatment of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  August 4, 2010, 09:43
  Constipation is commonly defined as the paucity of bowel movements. However, patients may have constipation regardless of the number of bowel movements in a…
- Initial Evaluation of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  July 26, 2010, 23:50
  Constipation is a common and subjective symptom that can be related to a multitude of factors, including, dietary, psychological, cultural, anatomic, and…
- Extracolonic Causes of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  July 22, 2010, 23:23
  Lifestyle Dietary Fiber In clinical practice, it is commonly accepted that fiber therapy and stool-bulking agents are the main therapeutic agents of choice…
- Etiology of Acquired Colorectal Disease: Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  July 18, 2010, 23:02
  Functional constipation is defined by the Rome II Coordinated Committees as a group of functional disorders that present with resistant, difficult, infrequent,…
- Definitions and Epidemiology of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  July 14, 2010, 00:01
  Constipation is among the most common gastrointestinal disorders. It is so prevalent, in fact, that it has been considered endemic in the elderly population.…
- The management of constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  June 9, 2010, 04:01
  * Constipation can be defined as the passage of hard stools less frequently than the patient's own normal pattern. Patients should be aware that a daily bowel…
- Logical treatment for constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  May 15, 2010, 03:30
  Logical treatment for constipation and its complications Developing a shared model of the interaction of the factors may involve consideration of many of…
- Management of chronic constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  May 13, 2010, 03:12
  Constipation: delay in defaecation leading to distress (which may include anal or abdominal pain, overflow soiling, anorexia) Soiling: the escape of stool…
- Evaluation of Severe Chronic Constipation. Results. Management by: Gastroenterologist
  May 6, 2010, 01:52
  Patient Characteristics Table 1 details the demographic and symptomatic data on the 277 patients by diagnostic category. Table 1. Characteristics of…
- Evaluation of Severe Chronic Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  May 4, 2010, 01:51
  Constipation is a symptom of a complex condition that results from different pathologic processes. The term constipation implies not only infrequent defecation…
- Avoiding Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  April 13, 2010, 00:40
  How to prevent constipation and maintain a regular bowel movement In the case of constipation due to functional disturbances one can start by trying to…
- Deadly Constipation? by: Gastroenterologist
  March 20, 2010, 05:01
  It is well known that constipation is a common problem among the elderly and that serious mechanical problems, such as bowel perforation or bowel obstruction,…
- Drugs for Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  March 6, 2010, 15:26
  Laxative Addiction The huge sale of cathartics and the large variety of preparations offered for the treatment of constipation are not an index of their value…
- Constipation: Complication in Cancer Patients Receiving Narcotics by: Gastroenterologist
  March 3, 2010, 14:09
  Four days after discharge from the hospital, a patient with a recent diagnosis of advanced lung cancer arrived in the emergency department of a Montreal…
- Constipation in the Elderly: Management by: Gastroenterologist
  February 28, 2010, 01:53
  Table 4 outlines a systematic approach to the treatment of chronic constipation. This scheme assumes that any specific etiologic factors have been identified…
- Constipation in the Elderly: Laxative Preparations by: Gastroenterologist
  February 26, 2010, 01:51
  Table 3 presents a classification of commonly used oral laxatives. TABLE 3 Oral Laxatives Stimulant Laxatives 1. Anthraquinone Laxatives…
- Constipation in the Elderly: Causes by: Gastroenterologist
  February 22, 2010, 01:48
  Why do old people become constipated? Generally for the same reasons that young people become constipated. Certainly they do not become constipated as a simple…
- Constipation in the Elderly: Definition by: Gastroenterologist
  February 20, 2010, 01:47
  What is constipation? Obviously it concerns frequency and consistency of bowel movements and degree of difficulty in passing stools. Consistency is more…
- Constipation in the Elderly: Introduction by: Gastroenterologist
  February 18, 2010, 01:45
  Many old people seem to regard bowel function as a kind of health barometer and the maintenance of regular bowel action as a form of insurance against ill…
- Constipation in Childhood: Treatment of constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  February 16, 2010, 04:22
  Acute constipation Acute constipation usually responds well to dietary measures. Constipation induced by whole cow's milk will improve if formula is…
- Constipation in Childhood: Investigations by: Gastroenterologist
  February 14, 2010, 04:21
  Extensive investigations are rarely indicated. All investigations should be guided by the history and clinical findings. Table 3 lists the appropriate…
- Constipation in Childhood: Encopresis by: Gastroenterologist
  February 10, 2010, 04:16
  The word encopresis was coined by Weissenberg in 1926, who considered this the equivalent of enuresis. Now encopresis is defined as the repetitive passage of…
- Constipation in Childhood: Age-related problems by: Gastroenterologist
  February 8, 2010, 04:15
  Age-related problems with bowel function can be classified as those affecting new-borns and infants, those affecting toddlers and preschoolers, and those…
- Constipation in Childhood: Hirschsprung's disease by: Gastroenterologist
  February 6, 2010, 04:09
  Hirschsprung's disease is the result of congenital absence of the parasympathetic ganglion cells of the intramural plexus of the distal colon and rectum. This…
- Constipation in the Elderly by: Gastroenterologist
  February 1, 2010, 09:24
  Over-the-counter (OTC) sales of laxatives generate 0 million annually in the United States. Because approximately 30% of healthy elderly people use…
- Constipation in Children by: Gastroenterologist
  January 25, 2010, 07:38
  Constipation occurs in approximately 5% to 10% of children; it accounts for 3% of visits to the pediatric outpatient clinic and 25% of visits to a pediatric…
Category: Medications (30)
- Laxative Agents: GI Procedures by: Gastroenterologist
  October 25, 2010, 16:09
  Bowel Preparation Agents for Surgery or GI Procedures Bowel cleansing is done prior to GI surgery to reduce the bacterial load and thereby decrease the risk…
- Potassium Sodium Tartrate by: Gastroenterologist
  September 30, 2010, 02:58
  Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: E337; Kálium-nátrium-tartarát; Kalii Natrii Tartras; Kalio-natrio tartratas; Kalium Natrium Tartaricum; Kaliumnatriumtartraa…
- Potassium Acid Tartrate by: Gastroenterologist
  September 27, 2010, 02:55
  Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: Purified Cream of Tartar; E336; Hydrogenvinan draselný; Kálium-hidrogén-tartarát; Kalii Hydrogenotartras; Kalio-vandenilio…
- Phenolphthalein by: Gastroenterologist
  September 24, 2010, 02:41
  Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, rINN) International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, and Spanish): Synonyms:…
- Magnesium Trisilicate by: Gastroenterologist
  September 21, 2010, 02:18
  Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: E553(a); Magnézium-triszilikát; Magnesii Trisilicas; Magnesio, trisilicato de; Magnesiumtrisilikaatti; Magnesiumtrisilikat;…
- Magnesium Carbonate by: Gastroenterologist
  September 18, 2010, 02:14
  Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: Bázisos magnézium-karbonát; E504; Magnesii Subcarbonas; Magnesio, carbonato de; Magnesiumsubkarbonaatti; Magnesiumsubkarbona…
- Magnesium Oxide by: Gastroenterologist
  September 15, 2010, 02:09
  Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: E530; Magnesii Oxidum; Magnesio, óxido de; Magnesiumoksidi; Magnesiumoxid; Magnio oksidas; Nehéz magnézium; Oxid hořečnatý…
- Magnesium Citrate by: Gastroenterologist
  September 8, 2010, 01:46
  Drug Nomenclature Molecular formula: C12H10Mg3O14 =451.1 CAS: 3344-18-1 ATC code: A06AD19; A12CC04; B05CB03 Read code: y01SE Pharmacopoeias. In Europe…
- Kaolin by: Gastroenterologist
  September 5, 2010, 01:32
  Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: Bolus Alba; Caolín; E559; Kaoliini; Kaolin; Kaolinas; Kaolinum; Weisser Ton CAS: 1332-58-7 ATC code: A07BC02 Pharmacopoeias.…
- Tegaserod Maleate by: Gastroenterologist
  August 20, 2010, 08:29
  (British Approved Name Modified, US Adopted Name, rINNM) Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: HTF-919; SDZ-HTF-919; Tegaserod, maleato de BAN: Tegaserod Maleate…
- Sodium Picosulfate by: Gastroenterologist
  August 10, 2010, 09:35
  (British Approved Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, Russian, and Spanish): Synonyms:…
- Polycarbophil by: Gastroenterologist
  August 7, 2010, 08:34
  (British Approved Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature INNs in main languages (French, Latin, Russian, and Spanish): BAN: Polycarbophil INN: Polycarbophil INN:…
- Liquorice by: Gastroenterologist
  July 30, 2010, 03:24
  Synonyms: Édesgyökér; Alcaçuz; Glycyrrhiza; Lékořicový kořen; Lakritsijuuri; Lakritsrot; Licorice; Liquiritiae Radix; Liquorice Root; Orozuz; Raiz de…
- Ispaghula by: Gastroenterologist
  July 11, 2010, 03:12
  Synonyms: Egyiptomi útifűmag (ispaghula seed); Egyiptomi útifűmaghéj (ispaghula husk); Ispagula; Ispagulafrö (ispaghula seed); Ispagulafröskal…
- Dantron by: Gastroenterologist
  July 8, 2010, 02:36
  Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: Antrapurol; Chrysazin; Danthron; Dantrón; Dantron; Dantroni; Dantronum; Dianthon;…
- Natural laxatives by: Gastroenterologist
  July 7, 2010, 02:42
  Buckthorn Synonyms: Bacca Spinae Cervinae; Espino Cerval; Espino cerval; Kreuzdorn; Nerprun Note. Distinguish from Alder Buckthorn Bark (see Frangula…
- Cascara by: Gastroenterologist
  July 6, 2010, 02:24
  Synonyms: Amerikinių šaltekšnių žievė; Cáscara sagrada; Cascararinde; Chittem Bark; Kůra řešetláku Purshova; Kaszkarabokor kéreg; Rhamni…
- Casanthranol by: Gastroenterologist
  July 5, 2010, 02:21
  US Adopted Name CAS — 8024-48-4 Pharmacopoeias. In US. The United States Pharmacopeia 31, 2008 (Casanthranol). It is obtained from cascara. It…
- Bran by: Gastroenterologist
  July 4, 2010, 01:57
  Synonyms: Crusca; Farelo; Kleie; Salvado; Son Read code: y01RE Description. Bran consists of the fibrous outer layers of cereal grains. It contains…
- Bisoxatin Acetate by: Gastroenterologist
  July 4, 2010, 01:55
  Synonyms: Bisoxatin Diacetate; Bisoxatina, acetato de; Wy-8138 BAN: Bisoxatin Acetate USAN: Bisoxatin Acetate INN: Bisoxatin Acetate INN: Acetato de…
- Aloin by: Gastroenterologist
  July 3, 2010, 01:47
  British Approved Name Synonyms: Alloin; Aloína CAS: 5133-19-7; 8015-61-0; 1415-73-2 (barbaloin) Profile Aloin is a crystalline substance obtained from…
- Aloes by: Gastroenterologist
  July 3, 2010, 01:42
  Synonyms: Áloe, acíbar; Acibar; Alavijų sultys, koncentruotos ir išdžiovintos (Cape aloes); Aloe barbadoská (Barbados aloes); Aloe kapská (Cape…
- Lactitol by: Gastroenterologist
  June 17, 2010, 10:04
  Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, rINN) Synonyms: β-Galactosido-sorbitol; E966; Lactit; Lactitol; Lactitolum; Lactobiosit; Lactositol; Laktitol;…
- Docusates by: Gastroenterologist
  June 14, 2010, 05:16
  Docusatos Docusate Calcium Drug Approvals US Adopted Name International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, and Spanish):…
- The Story of Senokot Products by: Gastroenterologist
  May 20, 2010, 01:40
  What is a Natural Vegetable Laxative? Senna has been been used for centuries to help treat constipation. Crude senna is derived from Cassia acutifolia or…
- Senokot Laxatives: Questions and Answers by: Gastroenterologist
  May 18, 2010, 01:33
  What can I expect if I take one dose of Senokot® Natural Vegetable Laxatives? Taking the recommended adult dose of two Senokot Tablets or two Senokot-S…
- Zelmac Relieves Constipation in IBS by: Gastroenterologist
  May 8, 2010, 06:29
  Brand Name Medicine: Zelmac Active Ingredient Medicine: tegaserod Indication: Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in patients whose primary symptom is…
- Dulcolax: Studies by: Gastroenterologist
  March 16, 2010, 02:36
  There are more than 2000 scientific publications on Dulcolax and its ingredients. A short overview of the most important findings is given below. Simply click…
- Dulcolax – the Effective and Gentle Laxative by: Gastroenterologist
  March 14, 2010, 02:17
  For many of us, the use of an effective, yet gentle laxative is what is required to overcome constipation. Dulcolax tablets for example have a special comfort…
- Over-the-counter (OTC) Products by: Gastroenterologist
  February 4, 2010, 15:12
  The Food and Drug Administration began an exhaustive review of nonprescription products in the early 1970s. One of the issues examined closely was safe time…
Category: Diarrhea (17)
- Patient Counseling for Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 06:05
  Patients with diarrhea may focus on the need (bra nonprescription medication to stop the frequent bowel movements. The practitioner should remind them that…
- Assessment of Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 06:04
  To evaluate a patient with diarrhea, the practitioner differentiates symptoms and makes clinical judgments. This triage function is based on the patient's…
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 06:03
  Probiotics, including several Lactobadllus species. Bifuloboctcria hulls, and Saccharomyces boulardii, are commonly used to manage or prevent acute, uncomplicat…
- Pharmacologic Therapy by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 06:03
  Although most acute nonspecific diarrhea in the United States is self-limiting, nonprescription antidiarrheal products may provide relief and will usually do…
- Treatment of Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 06:01
  Treatment Goals The goals of self-treatment are to (1) prevent or correct fluid and electrolyte loss and acid base disturbance. (2) relieve symptoms, (3)…
- Clinical Presentation of Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:47
  The most common signs and symptoms of acute infectious diarrhea! illnesses are shown in Table Common Infectious Diarrheas and Their Treatment. Variability in…
- Pathophysiology of Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  December 23, 2011, 05:45
  The specific causes of acute diarrhea differ between developing and developed countries. In the United States, viral and food-borne diarrhea] illnesses are…
- Secretory Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:25
  Secretory diarrhea (SD) results from the active secretion of electrolytes (sodium ion , potassium ion , chlorine ion , and bicarbonate ion ), the failure to…
- Pharmacologic Control of SD by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:23
  A number of different agents are used to control acute and long-term chronic diarrhea. As pointed out above, definitive treatment requires a correct diagnosis.…
- a2-Adrenergic Agents by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:22
  Clonidine These agents slow gastrointestinal transit as well as promote absorption. Clonidine is the frequently used drug in this class and has been recommende…
- Clostridium difficile and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:07
  An estimated 10 to 15% of patients experience an episode of diarrhea during or after a course of antibiotic treatment. Most cases of antibiotic-associated…
- Treatment: Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  March 15, 2011, 12:07
  Prevention Acute viral diarrheal illness often occurs in day care centers and nursing homes. As person-to-person contact is the mechanism by which viral…
- Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  March 15, 2011, 11:56
  Diarrhea is a troublesome discomfort that affects most individuals in the United States at some point in their lives. Usually diarrheal episodes begin…
- Diarrhea: Special Populations by: Gastroenterologist
  March 30, 2010, 03:30
  Of special concern are infants and children and elderly or debilitated patients with diarrhea. These patient populations are at increased risk from complication…
- Diarrhea: Treatment by: Gastroenterologist
  March 27, 2010, 07:07
  Nonpharmacologic Adult individuals with acute diarrhea who are otherwise healthy are not likely to develop dehydration. Lost fluids and electrolytes can be…
- Diarrhea: Etiology and Pathophysiology by: Gastroenterologist
  March 24, 2010, 04:04
  Diarrhea is a common symptom that can range in severity from an acute, self-limited annoyance to a severe, life-threatening illness. The frequency and…
- Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  March 22, 2010, 22:22
  The term "diarrhea" originates from the Greek diarr, which means through, and rhein, which denotes flow. Although this descriptive term is appropriate for the…
Category: FAQ (9)
- Dulcolax: Frequently Asked Questions by: Gastroenterologist
  May 3, 2011, 08:19
  Is Dulcolax available everywhere? Yes. Dulcolax is available across the world, mainly in pharmacies. Thanks to its safety and reliability, it is a frequently…
- Constipation in Children by: Gastroenterologist
  March 15, 2011, 12:36
  Q: Our 3-year-old boy has had a problem with constipation. His doctor has checked him out and didn't find anything unusual. He recommends giving him one to two…
- Treating Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 15, 2010, 07:01
  Q. I occasionally have a problem with constipation, and fortunately it usually clears up by itself. But if I ever should need to take something for it,…
- I had a problem with constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  December 11, 2010, 07:08
  Q. I'm 14 years old. Because I'm trying to lose some weight, I'm careful about what I eat. When I was young, I had a problem with constipation. Now, when I…
- Mucous Colitis by: Gastroenterologist
  May 1, 2010, 00:27
  Question: Hello, could you explain why a mucus discharge may occur with a bowel movement? The amount of mucus is very small, there is no pain associated with…
- Diarrhea after colon polyps removal by: Gastroenterologist
  April 18, 2010, 09:44
  Question from Ken of Virginia, USA: My mother had surgery to remove colon polyps (about 12-18" of colon removed). This occurred about 3 weeks ago, and she has…
- Colonoscopy by: Gastroenterologist
  April 16, 2010, 09:34
  Questions from Robert: My doctor told me I need a colonoscopy. Can a colonoscopy examination damage my coccyx? Dear Robert Thank you for your question…
- Painful Bowel and Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  March 10, 2010, 06:06
  Question from Alex, NY, US: I have tried stool softeners, laxatives and other measures, but still having painful difficult bowel movements. There has been…
- The sudden onset of constipation... by: Gastroenterologist
  March 8, 2010, 06:00
  Question from Lee of NJ, USA. I all of a sudden got very constipated, But when I tried to take a laxative that did not help. I felt like I had a very hard…
Category: Manuscripts (5)
- A controlled trial of Dulcodos, Dulcolax and Senokot DX by: Gastroenterologist
  May 25, 2010, 03:46
  It is now accepted that adequate preparation for most barium enema examinations is essential, particularly if the double contrast technique is to be used…
- Treatment of Chronic Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  May 10, 2010, 02:40
  The British Medical Journal, Feb. 22, 1936 Before beginning the treatment of a case of alleged constipation one should ascertain whether the patient really is…
- Chronic Fecal Impaction in Children by: Gastroenterologist
  April 10, 2010, 01:40
  It is the purpose of this communication to present the symptoms and the findings associated with chronic fecal impaction in children, and to outline a method…
- Mineral Oil As A Laxative by: Gastroenterologist
  April 7, 2010, 07:07
  There is perhaps no drug which has attained such a wide and universal currency for this purpose in the civilized world of today. Its acceptance is based on the…
- Apocodeine — A New Laxative With Exceptional Advantages by: Gastroenterologist
  April 4, 2010, 13:05
  Introduction The more cases of constipation I see the greater is the number in which the cause seems to me to be of a nervous or mental nature. In scores of…
Category: Digestive System (4)
- Diverticular Disease. Image by: Gastroenterologist
  May 5, 2011, 09:23
  Treatment In cases of diverticulosis, drink plenty of fluids and increase the fiber in your diet. In cases of diverticulitis, antibiotics may be prescribed…
- Hemorrhoids. Image by: Gastroenterologist
  April 27, 2010, 09:56
  Treatment Your doctor may suggest one of the following types of treatments: A fiber laxative A stool softener Fiber laxatives and stool softeners…
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Image by: Gastroenterologist
  April 25, 2010, 09:54
  Treatment / Management Medications Doctors often recommend over-the-counter fiber laxatives or stool softeners for relief of constipation associated with…
- Digestive system organs. Image by: Gastroenterologist
  April 21, 2010, 09:48
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Category: Medical Practice (14)
- LiquaFiber Clinical Trial by: Gastroenterologist
  December 4, 2010, 05:07
  Monroe Community Hospital "Effects of Dietary Fiber - LiquaFiber™ - on Replacing Bowel Medications and Psyllium Fiber use in Long Term Care Residents" …
- What do I need to know about my colonoscopy? by: Gastroenterologist
  November 24, 2010, 04:39
  Colon and Rectal Care Center Is there a preparation? Yes! Although preparations differ, all require you to be on a liquid diet for at least one full day…
- Constipation Management by: Gastroenterologist
  November 19, 2010, 04:13
  Palo Alto Medical Foundation A Sutter Health Affiliate Constipation is a common problem experienced by many patients and can be caused by chemotherapy,…
- Constipation (CSA) by: Gastroenterologist
  November 13, 2010, 03:08
  CSA – Cheboygan Surgical Associates Definition Small, hard stools. Bowel movements (B.M.'s) may be infrequent and passing them may be difficult,…
- A disturbed holiday - Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  November 7, 2010, 05:24
  • define the term diarrhea; • describe the causes of diarrhea and the organisms frequently associated with traveller's diarrhea; • discuss the drug…
- Mr Benjamin's bowel problem by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2010, 04:15
  • outline the defecation reflex; • describe the factors that contribute to the development of constipation; • discuss the pharmacological management…
- Diarrhea in practice. Case 4 by: Gastroenterologist
  June 30, 2010, 13:44
  Mr Radcliffe is an elderly man who lives alone. Today, his home help asks what you can recommend for diarrhoea, from which Mr Radcliffe has been suffering for…
- Diarrhea in practice. Case 3 by: Gastroenterologist
  June 28, 2010, 13:43
  Mrs Jean Berry wants to stock up on some medicines before her family sets off on their first holiday abroad; they will be going to Spain next week. Mrs Berry…
- Diarrhea in practice. Case 2 by: Gastroenterologist
  June 26, 2010, 13:42
  Mrs Choudry is collecting her regular repeat prescription for antihypertensive treatment. You ask how she and the family are, and she tells you that several…
- Diarrhea in practice. Case 1 by: Gastroenterologist
  June 24, 2010, 13:42
  Mrs Robinson asks what you can recommend for diarrhea. Her son David, aged 11 years, has diarrhoea and she is worried that her other two children, Natalie,…
- Medication info sheet: Laxatives by: Gastroenterologist
  June 2, 2010, 02:45
  Laxatives are a group of different drugs, which may be used to treat constipation. Laxatives may be purchased with or without a prescription. Some common…
- Constipation in practice. Case 3 by: Gastroenterologist
  May 31, 2010, 07:30
  A man comes into the pharmacy and asks for some good laxative tablets. Further questioning by the pharmacist reveals that the medicine is for his dad who is…
- Constipation in practice. Case 2 by: Gastroenterologist
  May 29, 2010, 07:29
  Your counter assistant asks if you will have a word with a young woman who is in the shop. She was recognised by your assistant as a regular purchaser of…
- Constipation in practice. Case 1 by: Gastroenterologist
  May 27, 2010, 07:24
  Mr Johnson is a middle-aged man who occasionally visits your pharmacy. Today he complains of constipation, which he has had for several weeks. He has been…
Category: Best Laxatives (5)
- Macrogol by: Gastroenterologist
  December 1, 2010, 12:25
  Movicol Macrogol 3350, sachet containing 13.125 g powder, 30, Movicol; sachet containing 6.563 g powder, 30, Movicol-Half Purpose of Application To seek the…
- Senna by: Gastroenterologist
  November 29, 2010, 01:48
  Senna is an anthraquinone stimulant laxative that is used to treat constipation and for bowel evacuation before investigational procedures or surgery. Prep…
- Magnesium Hydroxide by: Gastroenterologist
  September 11, 2010, 01:59
  Magnesium hydroxide is also given as an osmotic laxative in oral doses of about 2 to 5 g. Preparations United Kingdom: Milk of Magnesia; United States:…
- Bisacodyl by: Gastroenterologist
  June 20, 2010, 09:39
  Bisacodyl is a diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of constipation and for bowel evacuation before investiga-tional procedures or…
- Lactulose by: Gastroenterologist
  June 5, 2010, 10:07
  Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide osmotic laxative used in the treatment of constipation and in hepatic encephalopathy. Preparations UK: Duphalac;…
Category: Management of Diarrhea (6)
- Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:30
  Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints in the general population. Over 2.5 million people consult a physician and hundreds of millions of…
- Agents Used in the Management of Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:29
  Bulk-Forming Laxatives Dietary fiber and bulk laxatives with adequate fluid intake are the most physiologic and safest of medical therapies. However, they may…
- Management of Diabetic Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:18
  Chronic diarrhea is a frequent manifestation in patients with diabetes mellitus, and is present in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. According to some…
- Management of Diabetic Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:16
  Clinical Examination and Routine Tests An accurate clinical history should collect information on the stool form and the presence of urgency or incontinence.…
- Management of Specific Causes of Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:13
  When available, we recommend directing the therapeutic intervention to the relevant underlying mechanism of chronic diarrhea by the use of appropriate testing.…
- Management of Mild to Moderately by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:05
  Severe C. difficile-Associated Diarrhea In patients with suspected C. difficile-induced diarrhea, the first priority is to discontinue the inciting antibiotic,…
Category: Treatment of Diarrhea (6)
- Traveler's Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:03
  Travel to the developing countries is a marvelous way to experience the diversity of humankind. Visiting historic treasures, observing the wonders of nature,…
- Etiologic Agents by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 11:02
  ETEC Heading the list in nearly all studies is ETEC. These organisms are the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in children living in the developing…
- Treatment by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 10:59
  The two goals of treatment are to prevent dehydration and to eliminate the organisms causing the infection. Dehydration Dehydration can be prevented by the…
- Acute Infectious Diarrhea by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 10:58
  Infectious diarrhea is a problem of global proportions, causing 4 to 6 million deaths each year. In North American adults, approximately 200 million cases of…
- Therapy by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 10:57
  Rehydration The restoration and maintenance of adequate hydration is the most important component of the treatment of acute infectious diarrhea. Rehydration…
- Pathogen-Specific Therapy by: Gastroenterologist
  June 16, 2011, 10:56
  Bacterial Pathogens Salmonella Nontyphoidal species of Salmonella cause approximately 1.4 million cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhea annually. Contaminated…
Category: Constipation in Children (13)
- Appendix by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:48
  A High Fibre Diet A high fibre and fluid diet is a healthy diet that is suitable for all the family. You should encourage a regular meal pattern and increase…
- Schools by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:42
  It is impressive that any human being can control a group of 30 or so children, let alone impart knowledge to them. Most of us have enough difficulty trying to…
- Children with Other Issues by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:42
  I would just like to highlight some of the conditions that I see most often. Cerebral palsy (CP) Stool withholding is seen quite often in children with CP. I…
- Happy Families.. .and Real Ones by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:41
  In an ideal world everyone loves everyone else and we all get on really well, The End. In the real world, there are many other factors that need to be taken…
- Theories and Strategies for Improving Results by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:40
  If Things Don't Go According to Plan – Theories and Strategies for Improving Results I know, it all sounds so simple. You have probably tried some or all of…
- Bedwetting and Medication by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:38
  Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is so common that people often don't regard it as a problem. (Clearly, these people either don't wet their beds at night or…
- Wetting (Enuresis) by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:36
  I think we should pay a brief visit to the world of wetting, partly because urinary problems are common in children with stool withholding/constipation, and,…
- Soiling (Encopresis) by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:36
  Soiling, or encopresis, is not fun, but we can stop it. It is normally divided into two groups: • retentive encopresis: soiling in the presence of…
- Medication for Constipation by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:34
  If you try all of the above without real success then medication's what you need. There is a tremendous, unjustified fear of laxatives, and I will address this…
- Which Method? by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:32
  It doesn't really matter what you want to use as long as it is safe and easy enough to take. If you want to try prune juice or syrup of figs or something else…
- What Are the Signs of Stool Withholding? by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:30
  Assuming that you go daily, imagine the challenge of trying not to go for a week. On the first day nobody would even notice, as your desire to go would be…
- Are We Missing Something Serious? by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:29
  Most parents whose children are stool withholding worry about serious underlying disease. Fortunately finding a physical cause is very rare. A positive…
- It's Not Constipation -It's Stool Withholding by: Gastroenterologist
  November 2, 2011, 10:28
  Almost all children who present with constipation don't have constipation as we think of it. Invariably they are stool withholding. If you investigate their…

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