3 results
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Constipation - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Metabolic • Hypothyroidism ... Colorectal Disease • Colon ... #Causes
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... of Constipation ... Hypothyroidism) ... muscle wall of the colon ... Ability of the colon
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... - Endocrine: hypothyroidism ... Idiopathic: isolated to colon ... bowel syndrome #Constipation ... #Causes #Differential