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Pharmacological therapies for IBS-C are designed to alleviate abdominal discomfort and enhance bowel function. In patients with IBS-C, fiber supplements may help soften stools and decrease straining, but may also lead to increased gas production and bloating. Osmotic laxatives like milk of magnesia are frequently used to soften stools and increase stool frequency in IBS-C patients. In addition, two drugs approved for use in severe IBS-C adult cases are linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone...
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Drugs for Treatment of Diarrhea-Predominant IBS

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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Published on: August 18, 2023

Constipation, treatment and biofeedback therapy.

Brigitte Collins1, Jennie Burch

  • 1St Mark's Hospital, Middlesex.

British Journal of Community Nursing
|April 15, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Constipation, common in older adults, requires thorough assessment to rule out serious conditions. Biofeedback therapy offers a non-surgical treatment option when other methods fail.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nursing Care

Background:

  • Constipation is a prevalent issue managed by community nurses, especially in elderly patients.
  • Comprehensive assessment is crucial to exclude pathologies like bowel cancer.
  • Identifying causes like poor diet or opioid use guides initial treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the assessment and management of constipation in community nursing.
  • To highlight biofeedback therapy as a non-surgical option for refractory constipation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes and initial management of constipation.
  • Description of biofeedback therapy components: education, retraining, behavioral, and psychological support.

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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: August 18, 2023

Main Results:

  • Standard treatments include dietary fiber increase and analgesia adjustment.
  • Biofeedback therapy presents a viable alternative when conservative measures are ineffective.

Conclusions:

  • Effective constipation management requires a systematic approach, starting with assessment and progressing to advanced therapies like biofeedback.
  • Biofeedback therapy is a key non-surgical intervention for complex constipation cases in primary care settings.