Constipation
& Hemorrhoids
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Constipation
& Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Everyone knows what
constipation is, having
learned from experience!
What’s normal?
1
What are the symptoms
related to constipation?
Why does constipation occur?
2
The most common
causes of constipation
3
Inadequate fiber and liquids
4
Lifestyle changes
Poor toilet
habits
Less common causes
of constipation
Medications can cause
constipation
5
Discomfort or pain
Obstruction or mechanical
compression
Laxative habituation
6
GI illness
Other conditions and illnesses
7
Is constipation more common
among the elderly?
Finding the cause of
constipation
8
What kind of treatment is
needed for constipation?
9
Toilet retraining
10
When is constipation serious?
In summary...
11
Laxatives
Types of Oral Laxatives
Other:
12
Is prune
juice a
laxative?
13
Hemorrhoids
What are hemorrhoids?
How common are
hemorrhoids?
What are the symptoms ?
14
What causes hemorrhoids?
?
How are hemorrhoids
diagnosed?
15
Treatment of
hemorrhoids
Diet
Hygiene
Pain relief
16
Hemorrhoid Removal
In summary...
17