A Hard Problem: Managing Constipation in the Geriatric Population.

HCA healthcare journal of medicine Pub Date : 2025-08-01 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.36518/2689-0216.1955
William G Jones, Veeraen Jonnalagadda, Alexandra E Thomson, Victoria Grumbles, Chase Cottle, Christian Robertson, Maulikkumar Patel
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Description Constipation is a common condition among geriatric patients with different presenting symptoms and potential serious complications. Additionally, the condition causes a significant burden on our healthcare system. Here, we summarized recommendations from several societies, including the American College of Gastroenterology, American Geriatrics Society, and American Academy of Family Physicians to provide guidance on managing constipation with geriatric patients. Our aim was to emphasize the importance of prevention of constipation in this population and methods to do so. We also give recommendations on how to manage constipation when it does develop and how to manage it across different healthcare settings. These recommendations should aid providers in managing this prevalent and burdensome condition.

一个难题:管理便秘在老年人口。
便秘是老年患者的常见病,具有不同的表现症状和潜在的严重并发症。此外,这种情况给我们的医疗系统带来了沉重的负担。在这里,我们总结了来自几个协会的建议,包括美国胃肠病学学会、美国老年病学学会和美国家庭医生学会,为老年患者治疗便秘提供指导。我们的目的是强调在这一人群中预防便秘的重要性和方法。我们还就如何管理便秘提出建议,以及如何在不同的医疗机构中管理便秘。这些建议应有助于提供者管理这一普遍和繁重的病症。
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