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Concept Mapping: Constipation
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CONSTIPATION
GROUP 2
WHAT IS CONSTIPATION?
Definition
- having fewer than 3 bowels a week
- difficulty emptying the large bowel
- basically when a person strays too far from the patterns they are used to
TYPES OF CONSTIPATION
Types
Primary Constipation
occurs when your body’s waste disposal system is not working as it should.
There are three different types:
Primary
Constipation
Normal-transit Constipation
misperception of bowel habit
Normal-transit Constipation
Slow-transit Constipation
is characterized by the reduced motility of the large intestine, caused by abnormalities of the enteric nerves.
Slow-transit Constipation
Outlet Constipation
It occurs as a result of damage to the pelvic floor muscles.
Outlet
Constipation
Secondary Constipation
occurs as a result of an underlying health issue or a side effect of medication use.
Secondary
Constipation
The most common causes of secondary constipation:
- hypothyroidism
- diabetes
- dementia
CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION
Causes
lifestyle
choices
Common lifestyle causes of constipation include:
Eating foods low in fiber.
Not drinking enough water
Not getting enough exercise
Changes in your regular routine
Eating large amounts of milk or cheese
Stress
Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement.
medications
Medications that can cause constipation include:
- Strong pain medicines
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Antidepressants or tricyclic antidepressants
- Antacids containing calcium or aluminum
- Iron pills
- Allergy medications
- Certain blood pressure medicines
- Psychiatric medications
- Anticonvulsant/seizure medications
- Antinausea medications
Medical and health conditions that can cause constipation include:
medical conditions and pregnancy
Endocrine problems
- hypothyroidism
- diabetes
- uremia
- hypercalcemia
Colorectal
cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Diverticular
disease
Neurologic disorders
- spinal cord injury
- multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- stroke
Lazy
bowel
syndrome
Intestinal obstruction
Structural defects in the digestive tract
- fistula
- colonic atresia
- volvulus
- intussusception
- imperforate anus
- malrotation
Multiple organ diseases
- amyloidosis
- lupus
- scleroderma
Pregnancy
Symptoms
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CONSTIPATION?
Fewer than three bowel movements a week.
Stools are difficult or painful to pass.
Have a stomach ache or cramps.
Feel bloated and nauseous.
Have not completely emptied bowels after a movement.
HOW TO TREAT CONSTIPATION?
Treatment
Most cases of mild to moderate constipation can be managed by the person at home. Self-care starts by taking an inventory of what you eat and drink and then making changes.
Drink two to four extra glasses of water to relieve your constipation.
Identify whether the constipation is
acute or chronic.
Constipation usually goes away on its own without the need for medication.
- Changing your lifestyle
- Eating foods rich in fiber
- Drinking more water