Constipation Flashcards
1
Q
- Sx?
- Normal bowel frequency?
- When was last bowel movement?
- Taking any other meds
5.preg/bf - Elderly/children
- Recent surgery
- Any rectal bleeding
- Pain on defecation
- Alternating constipation & diarrhoea
- Intense pain?
- Taking laxatives often?
- Heart or kidneys issues? Avoid laxatives containing na and mg salts
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