Constipation + Colonoscopy Flashcards
What is constipation?
What causes constipation?
Low fiber diet
Dehydration
Immobility
Change in eating pattern
Side effects
IBS
S / sx of constipation
Abd cramps and pain
Abd distension
Stomach bloating
Nausea and vomiting
Restless and irritable
Pass hard dry stool
Diagnose constipation
Abdominal X-Ray
DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
o History collection (When you opened your bowel last time?)
o Colonoscopy
o Check for abdominal distension
Manage constipation
Fibre rich diet - Green leafy vegetables,
o Whole gain serials, oats
o Fruits – Prune juice, Apple, gooseberry, grapes, plums, avocado, apricot,
blackberry, cherry banana
o Intake more dry and semi dry fruits, because it contain high sorbitol
content so take 5 to 7 portions of fruits daily
o prune juice, dry plum suggest best for constipation patient
o Increase physical mobility - Increase peristaltic movement
o Daily Bowel training programs – same time toileting
Medical manage for constipation
Side effects of laxative
- Bloating
- Farting
- Stomach cramps
- Dehydration
- Dark-colored urine
Who are at risk for constipation
Women
Pregnant women
Elderly
Young adults
Sedentary lifetsyle
Side effects of Laxatives
Bloating
Stomach cramps
Dehydration
Flatulence
Dark colored urine
Contraindication of laxatives
What is colonoscopy?
Indication for colonoscopy?
Pre-procedure for colonoscopy
During colonoscopy
Post colonoscopy