Definition Constipation is a common digestive system problem in which you have infrequent bowel movements‚ pass hard stools‚ or strain during bowel movements. In terms of frequency‚ what constitutes constipation for one person may be normal for someone else. That’s because the normal frequency of bowel movements varies widely — from three a day to three a week. What’s normal for you may not be normal for someone else. In general‚ though‚ you’re probably experiencing constipation if you pass hard
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color of feces‚ scanty amount and hard Seldom drinks water Client has poor eating habits Change in usual foods or eating patterns. Urine has scanty amounts and yellowish in color Constipation related to little amount of fiber diet and inadequate water intake manifested by dry and hard stool. Experiencing constipation due to sudden change in eating pattern with little amount of fiber diet and inadequate water intake . Low fiber diet results in low fecal residues‚ which can reduce the frequency of
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Introduction: Constipation is an unpleasant and often distressing symptom that can happen to anyone at any time. Regularity of bowel movement is different for every person. “The diagnosis of constipation is based on the patient’s history‚ physical examination‚ possibly results of a barium enema and stool testing for occult blood”. (Day et al‚ 2010). Symptoms include frequency of defecation; hardness of stools; abdominal fullness or bloatedness‚ and abdominal pain. (Prynn‚P.‚ 2011). It is non-life-threatening;
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 chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for numerous weeks or longer. Constipation is normally defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements a week. although occasional constipation may be very commonplace‚ a few human beings revel in continual constipation that could intervene with their potential to move about their daily responsibilities. chronic constipation may also cause excessive straining to have a bowel motion and different signs
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with any of these processes can lead to constipation. If all organic causes are eliminated‚ idiopathic or functional constipation is diagnosed. When the urge to defecate is ignored‚ the rectal mucous membrane and musculature become insensitive to the presence of fecal masses‚ and consequently a stronger stimulus is required to produce the necessary peristaltic rush for defecation. Atony or decreased muscle tone occurs with aging. This may lead to constipation because the stool is retained for longer
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the most common health condition that they get is constipation. Constipation is when the stools become so hardened that they cannot pass out of the body with ease. If a dog has hardened stools for one or two days‚ it poses no health risk to them. But if the condition continues for any longer than this‚ it can cause a bowel obstruction that can be very dangerous to their health. Because of this‚ it is very important to know what signs of constipation to look for in dogs‚ what triggers the condition
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Response of Slow Constipation to Prucalopride: a case study. A seventy-two year old gentleman presented with a history of constipation for the past 6-7 years. Since his retirement from last 2 years‚ his constipation had increased. Medical history revealed that he was a known case of Diabetes and on oral hypoglycemic medications with diabetes under control. There were no alarming features like weight loss‚ fever‚ blood in stool or anorexia. Post retirement‚ his physical activity was reduced. Furthermore
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Constipation promotes enlarged hemorrhoids. A low-fiber diet and too little exercise are usually responsible for the constipation. But also constant stress‚ and certain medications can be fault that the intestine is striking. A constipation makes women far more often than men‚ even children are not immune. We show you food that you bring the intestine back into swing and put a stop to the Haemorrhoidal disease. Whole grain products Plugging effect foods that contain little fiber and are completely
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Assessment and Health Promotion Plan James Padilla FDU Abstract Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It may be described as a variation in an individual ’s normal bowel habit with discomfort and diminished quality of life. Medical assessment is required as the underlying cause may be due to a serious medical condition. Managing patients with constipation presents many challenges to the health care professional‚ not only overcoming communication
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show that “the disease occurs about once in 5000 live births” (Swenson “Diagnosis”). Treatment for Hirschsprung’s disease is surgical intervention‚ but even then‚ the effects of the condition such as enterocolitis‚ short bowel syndrome‚ chronic constipation‚ and anal incontinence can still be experienced many years later. Once an infant has been definitively diagnosed with Hisrchsprung’s disease by barium enema and anal biopsy‚ the next step is surgery‚ where a procedure called a “pull-through”
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