Notes in Constipation

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Published	10/21/2024	what're the common symptoms of constipation in adults? [x2]
Published	10/21/2024	what're the common symptoms of constipation in children? [x4]
Published	10/21/2024	specks of blood in the stoolwhat can small specks of bright red blood in stools indicate?
Published	10/21/2024	when is constipation particularly common in pregnant women?
Published	10/21/2024	what needs to be determined when treating constipation? [x4]
Published	10/21/2024	what symptoms presenting with constipation would warrant a referral? [x4]
Published	10/21/2024	what duration of constipation warrants a referral if no cause is identified?
Published	10/21/2024	bulk-forming laxativeswhat're the bulk-forming laxative agents? [x2]
Published	10/21/2024	what's the mechanism of action of bulk-forming laxatives? [x2]
Published	10/21/2024	what is the onset of action of bulk-forming laxatives?
Published	10/21/2024	when taking bulk-forming laxatives, what should patients be counselled to do?
Published	10/21/2024	what're the common side effects of bulk-forming laxatives? [x2]
Published	10/21/2024	stimulant laxativeswhat're the stimulant laxative agents? [x4]
Published	10/21/2024	what's the mechanism of action of stimulant laxatives?
Published	10/21/2024	what is the onset of action of stimulant laxatives?
Published	10/21/2024	what is used first-line for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation?
Published	10/21/2024	what is used first-line for the treatment of constipation in children?
Published	10/21/2024	when can a stimulant laxative be considered when treating constipation in children?
Published	10/21/2024	osmotic laxativeswhat're the osomtic laxative agents? [x3]
Published	10/21/2024	what's the mechanism of action of osmotic laxatives?
Published	10/21/2024	what're the common side effects of osmotic laxatives? [x3]
Published	10/21/2024	stool softenerswhat're the stool softeners? [x2]
Published	10/21/2024	what is the onset of action of stool softeners?
Published	10/21/2024	how should the amount of fibre recommended for a child be calcualted?
Published	10/21/2024	described as having a bowel movement frequency of {{c1::<3}} motions/week
Published	10/21/2024	symptoms that require referral: {{c1::≥14 days}}{{c1::weight loss}}{{c1::blood and/or mucus in stool}}{{c1::systemic symptoms}}
Published	10/21/2024	questions to ask when taking a history: {{c1::when did it start? }}{{c1::what might've caused it? }}{{c1::what medications are they tak…
Published	10/21/2024	diet and lifestyle modification: {{c1::⬆️ physical activity}}{{c1::ensure intake of ≥25-30g of soluble and insoluble fibre a day}}{{c1::⬆️ fluid in…
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