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1. Definition
2. Etiology
3. Causes
4. Types
A-Constipation (functional)
B-Constipation (organic)
C-Classification
Definition
Constipation is a common symptoms, decrease
in frequency of stools or difficulty in
defecation. (more than three bowel movements
per week)
Abdominal pain, distention and fecal
impaction.
Hard stool.
Etiology
Diet issues
Inadequate water intake, inadequate fluid
Inadequate fiber intake, low fiber
Over use of coffee, tea or alcohol
Poor diet habit
Lifestyle factors
Inactivity
Cheese
Post-op (fear of straining)
Psychological factor
Systemic endocrine or neurologic diseases
Etiology
Education
Diet /Disimpaction
Maintenance Therapy
Weaning
ACUTE
SUBACUTE
CHRONIC
Acute constipation