Constipation Flashcards
1
Q
Define constipation
A
Generally difficult to define, but characterised by the passage of hard, dry stools less frequently than by the person’s normal pattern
2
Q
Treatment timescale for constipation
A
with treatment, should start to improve within 1 week (up to 2 weeks)
3
Q
symptoms of constipation
A
difficulty passing stools pain when defecating due to hard stools wind bloating nausea stomach cramps/abdominal discomfort Blood in stools - which may NOT be serious if not mixed in faeces suggesting anal fissure
