Constipation Flashcards
1
Q
constipation + rectal bleeding suggestive of?
A
colon cancer
2
Q
constipation + distension + active BS is suggestive of?
A
obstruction
3
Q
constipation + menorrhagia?
A
hypothyroidism
4
Q
natural alternative to laxatives?
A
prunes
5
Q
conservative measures for constipation?
A
high fibre diet and increase fluid intake
6
Q
bulk laxatives and stool softeners are preferred for initial Tx - examples?
A
bulk laxatives = fybogel (ispaghula husk)
stool softener = docusate sodium (especially for pain and fissures)
