Little Known Ways to Prevent Constipation in Elderly
Constipation affects over 30% of people over the age of 65, and is closely linked to the way the elderly perceive their quality of life. One important fact is that some of the elderly believe that they are experiencing constipation when, in fact, they are not. Having a bowel movement on a regular basis 3 times a week means you are not experiencing constipation. Straining yourself when passing stool also does not necessarily indicate that you have constipation. But, when you are experiencing constipation, it is important to remember that constipation can be a sign of a serious illness like colon cancer or a symptom of hypothyroidism. It is important that a doctor rules out illnesses as the cause of constipation. So, what can be done when bowel movement in the elderly is not regular? 1. Medications. Most elderly people take many kinds of medications on a daily basis. These medications, helpful to other situations as they may be, can play a major part in the constipation problem.
