Evaluating and managing constipation in the elderly

作者: Joyce Wallace , David A Ginsberg , Karen L Josephson , Sidney E Phillips

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摘要: Constipation is common in the elderly because of age-related physiologic changes and polypharmacy. Secondary constipation treated by correcting underlying pathology or reducing predisposing factors. Primary amenable to dietary adjustments, education behavioral training, laxatives when necessary.

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