Conditions · Gastroenterology
Constipation & GI Disorders
Constipation is the most common complaint no one brings up — until it's an emergency. In the home, we see the diet, the medications, the mobility, and the bathroom setup, and treat it before it becomes a hospitalization.
How we care for it at home
- Medication review to identify the hidden causes — opioids, anticholinergics, iron, calcium.
- Fiber, hydration, and mobility strategies that fit the actual routine.
- Toileting schedule and bathroom setup adapted to the home.
- Gentle, graduated bowel regimens that avoid dependence and accidents.
What we watch for
- Bowel pattern changes that signal obstruction or impaction.
- Abdominal pain, distension, and appetite decline.
- Fecal incontinence and overflow, which patients rarely report.
- Electrolyte imbalance and dehydration in chronic, severe cases.
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