Constipation

Home Health Aide: Digestion The three most common digestive disorders in American seniors are constipation, diverticulosis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). WebMD estimates that nearly 40 percent of seniors over 60 will experience at least one of these disorders. There are many different causes behind digestive disorders in seniors. However, there are some common lifestyle changes that can significantly improve most of them. For example, smoking weakens the muscular flap (esophageal…

hypothyroidism. This disease has a long list of possible symptoms. The most prevailing symptoms are: fatigue, constipation, joint pain, muscle pain, depression, lethargy, difficulty in remembering, and sensitivity to cold temperature, and weight gain (Cooper 2012 and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases). Dorothy Lincoln’s history provides symptoms of nausea, lethargy, constipation, and headaches. Since the creation of T3 and T4 cells are decreased by Hypothyroidism,…

Peristalsis significantly decreases, which can potentially cause constipation (Culross, 2008). Constipation also arises due to insufficient fruit, vegetable and fluid intake, therefore, the nurse should advise Mrs Jones to Increase her fluid consumption and increase her fibre intake to improve peristalsis, hydration and decrease constipation (Leung, Riutta, Kotecha & Rosser, 2011). Dehydration not only increases the development of constipation, it can also cause dizziness (Bunn & Hooper, 2015).…

patient but the other common causes can definitely be controlled. All a person needs is to change his lifestyle. Constipation being one of the major causes of creating anal fissures leads to the formation of anal skin tags. There are evidences that most of the rectal surgeries occurs for treating advanced cases of haemorrhoids, all are results of severe constipation. Preventing constipation is very easy and is not at all a secret any more. You can prevent it just by taking plenty of water and…

Abstract There are many different disorders that one may encounter during growth and development. Elimination disorders is a common one often faced during childhood, when a child performs inappropriate elimination of urine or feces. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of elimination disorders. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, “This group of disorders includes enuresis, the repeated voiding of urine into…

Common symptoms of this include abdominal pain and constipation (NICE, 2015). Irritable bowel syndrome is reoccurring and can be exacerbated by diet, reduced physical activity, stress, or anxiety (Song et al, 2012; Mykletun et al., 2012; Spiller et al., 2007). The nurse explained the importance of administering this medication twenty minutes prior to eating to relieve any discomfort. Jenny is experiencing constipation daily and is having Movicol to remedy this. Any discomfort that Jenny…

interconnected digestive problems constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Looking back at my families medical history I also noticed that my dad had stomach ulcers and my aunt also used to have gallstones. Furthermore, I think that my digestive problems are caused by unhealthy habits described in chapter 3 rather than serious health conditions accompanied by constant symptoms. In chapter 3 irritable bowl syndrome is indicated as one condition that can cause constipation. While on page 95 low…

This essay will evaluate the evidence base for the importance of patient nutrition within adult nursing. As stated within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code (2015) nurses must “deliver the fundamentals of care effectively”. This refers to the integral components of nursing, for instance nutrition and hydration, being monitored and kept to adequate levels as it can improve a patient’s overall recovery, as discussed by Brady, McCabe and McCann (2013). This essay will cover the methods…

Imagine you’re out to lunch with a couple of friends from work when your stomach starts to cramp. Oh no, not now, you start to think. You start looking around the room looking for the closest bathroom. You politely excuse yourself from the table and sprint to the bathroom only to find a line. You’re sweating because of the pain, nauseous, and anxious you’re going to have an accident right here in front of everyone. This is how it can feel for someone suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. The…

what its purpose is. Well, there are upsides to flaxseed consumption, particularly with regards to its nutritional value. Here are a few of the benefits of adding these babies to your diet: Decreases Craving and Relieves Constipation Flaxseeds are efficient in relieving constipation since these are mostly dietary fiber. Such nutrients aid in bulking stool and helps it absorb water, thus making it easier to defecate. Another advantage would be its ability to satisfy hunger since water causes…