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Constipation in the elderly

K L Minaker¹, D Harari

¹Harvard Medical School, Brockton/West Roxbury, Mass., USA.

Hospital Practice (1995)

|May 15, 1995

Summary

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Constipation management requires thorough evaluation due to associated conditions and potential laxative abuse. Comprehensive assessment is crucial to prevent severe medical complications and hospital admission.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint.
Management can be complex due to multifactorial causes.

Observation:

Patients frequently present with comorbidities that influence or arise from constipation.
Chronic use of over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives can complicate diagnostic workups.
OTC laxative dependence may hinder effective treatment strategies.

Findings:

A systematic and comprehensive evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis.
Failure to identify underlying issues can lead to treatment resistance.

Implications:

Inadequate management risks constipation progression to a critical state.

Prompt and thorough assessment can prevent serious health outcomes and hospitalizations.