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Although everyone experiences constipation, sometimes, older people tend to experience more often. Constipation describes precisely the symptom characteristic of an underlying cause bowel movements less frequent, more time needs to go to stool, difficult. The regularity is different for each person so people should not be too concerned about having a certain number of stools in a certain time period.
Older people who suffer from constipation should consider the following questions:
- Do you often have less than three a week RN?
- Do you have difficulty defecating
- Its bulky and hard stools?
- Does it feel to be blocked or have not emptied your bowels?
Answering yes to one or more of these questions may indicate a problem with constipation.
Causes
Senior citizens and their caregivers should consider what might help their symptoms so they can take appropriate measures to resolve the problem. People usually suffer from constipation, for the following reasons:
- Food: If you are not eating enough dietary fiber, fat or eating too much meat above dairy products, eggs or sweet foods, this can cause constipation. The elderly may be more prone to constipation, which is why, from the kitchen at least people can lead more pre-made food, food less nutritious food. In addition, older people with poor teeth may feel that they have difficulty maintaining a varied diet rich in fiber. It is also important that people older stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids, capable of preventing constipation. Caregivers should encourage healthy eating habits by preparing meals nutritious and balanced. In addition, caregivers should remind patients to take adequate fluids, offering juice and water all day.
- Using many laxatives and enemas too: Although many people believe that laxatives are a remedy for constipation, the effect they have on the body works in reverse. In terms simple laxative use causes the body thinks it needs a laxative to an ordinary chair and leads to more constipation when not taking laxatives.
- Lack of exercise: Inactivity or spend large amounts of time in bed or chair the recovery of medical procedures may cause constipation. As often become less active with age, also can contribute to constipation in the elderly. However, it is important that older people maintain a level adequate physical activity. Physicians can encourage this by simple activities like going for a walk with their patients.
- Stools containing: If someone prefer to have a bowel movement at home or hinder the desire, which eventually can lead to constipation.
- Medical conditions: Some of the underlying causes of the race constipation, diabetes, bowel obstruction, or a more specific disorder called bowel syndrome irritable (IBS) is characterized by pain, bloating and constipation or diarrhea.
- Drugs: Certain medications that treat depression, antacids containing calcium or aluminum, iron supplements, allergy medications, analgesics, some medications, some for hypertension, diuretics and some medications used to treat Parkinson's disease can cause constipation.
Treatment
There are simple changes in diet and physical activity can help treat constipation. It is important for caregivers to facilitate and encourage these changes.
- Eat more with fiber, such as fresh or dried fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- You can add a small amount of brain bakery cereal or fruit you eat that can not be the natural fiber. Although the evolution of fiber in your diet can cause bloating and gas in the first instance, the body will adapt. Can use as psyllium fiber products sold in grocery stores.
- Drink at least three portions of 12 ml of water or juice every day can prevent constipation.
- Participate in a healthy amount of physical activity.
If the symptoms associated with constipation is severe, it may be necessary to speak to a doctor. You should consult a doctor if a change in bowel habits, if you have blood in your stool, you have severe stomach pain, experiences an unintentional weight loss, or fiber and exercise do not contribute to constipation.
The Caring Space
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David Crumrine at the Caring Space
We are an organization that connects caregivers and care seekers, providing an easy and affordable resource for families seeking care for friends/loved ones and caregivers seeking employment.
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