Constipation is a condition that affects everyone at some point in their lives. Over 20% of the population is affected by occasional or chronic constipation and constipation is responsible for an estimated 8 million doctor visits per year. This uncomfortable ailment can be caused by everything from the choice of food you eat to how much of it you consume, from the type of medications you're on to your body's genetic makeup. Constipation is also a symptom of many common disorders, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome which affects up to 15% of the population. It's a myth that the average person must produce a bowel movement at least once per day, but people who produce three or fewer bowel movements in the span of one week should begin treatment for constipation. Constipation can negatively affect not only the person's physical health, but their mental health as well as constipation can often times be both physically painful and downright frustrating. Unfortunately, the more a person ages the more prone they are to suffering from constipation. Constipation is especially common in seniors over 60 years of age. What Is Constipation? To put it simply, constipation occurs when a …show more content…
Dehydration, or not drinking enough water, is a big reason why some seniors suffer from constipation. Drinking more water is important for the health of the gut and is valuable in preventing constipation because water makes the stool soft and easy to pass. Probiotic supplements are also a good way to keep the gut healthy and prevent constipation from developing. Many people who suffer from constipation have an unhealthy balance of bad and good bacteria in their digestive system. Taking a daily probiotic supplement helps to restore the proper balance of good to bad bacteria and keeps the digestive tract running smoothly. By far the most effective way to prevent constipation, however, is to eat a healthy, high-fiber
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It is a fairly common disease that affects a large population causing abdominal pain, frequent bloody stools, and fatigue
Daily take one huge bowel of yogurt via mixing the half cup of water and a couple of-3 pinches of salt.
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As much as 20% of the US population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common digestive disorders disorders in North America. Over three millions doctor visits are made each year due to IBS. Almost 50% of referrals to a gastroemterologist are for irritable bowel syndrome. Twice as many women suffer from irritable bowel syndrome than do men. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome usually start early in life. Half the patients have symptoms before they reach the age of 30.
Constipation is a subject that many people might feel uncomfortable speaking about, but this abnormality could have undesirable side effects. Brunner and Suddarth defines constipation as, “an abnormal infrequency or irregularity of defecation, abnormal hardening of stools that make their passage difficult and sometimes painful, a decrease in stool volume, or retention of stool in the rectum for a prolonged period often with a sense of incomplete evacuation after defecation” (Smeltzer, Bare, Hinkle, & Cheever, 2010, 1068). Parents do not usually consider the importance of monitoring the bowel habits of their children unless the child in very young and still in diapers. Because of the complications and discomfort associated with constipation, it is important as the nurse to not only educate the parents on the signs and symptoms of constipation, but also to attempt to involve the child in managing or reversing the constipation.
Seeing a doctor is recommended if there is a persistent change in the bowel behaviors because it can turn into a serious disease that needs to be addressed before deadly conditions take effect. The Mayo Clinic says, “One possible cause is an immune system malfunction. When your immune system tries to fight off an invading virus or bacterium, an abnormal immune response causes the immune system to attack the cells in the digestive tract” (Staff, 2014). This means an immune system, which protects the body from foreign substances, that is not properly working will cause problems in the digestive system. The digestive system is where ingested food turns into nutrients and waste. This happens because it does not have the strength to fight off bacteria and virus’. Heredity can be part of the cause because it is more common in those who have family members experiencing the
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a common disorder of the intestines that affects nearly one out of five people in the United States. According to the book, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Mind-Body-Brain-Gut Connection by William B. Salt II, IBS is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder. The symptoms include constipation, diarrhea or alternating bouts of both, bloating, abdominal pain and many other problems.
After seeing the recent post by Aimee Rouski on facebook. I became curious about Crohn 's Disease. I had little to no knowledge of the disease, and had heard little about it. In this article I will share my research into Symptoms of Chrons, Chrons Diet, and Medicine for Crohns.
If you are always bloated, you should avoid carbonated beverages and raw food foods. You should also consider eliminating gluten from your diet. IBS can cause diarrhea or constipation. Foods that are naturally high in fiber can cause constipation. You should take fiber supplements if your IBS causes constipation. Your doctor can prescribe
Incontinence can have a major impact on the quality of your life. You may find yourself altering your routine in various ways, including always searching for the nearest bathroom when in public, avoiding lengthy trips or becoming reluctant to leave home. You may find that you are awakened every hour or two to go to the bathroom, leaving you tired and sleepy all day. You may feel that incontinence is just something that you have to live with, but this is not the truth. There are many ways to deal with incontinence, but patients are often too embarrassed to discuss the problem with their physicians or seek reputable advice. This has led to a number of myths about incontinence need to be debunked. Here are five common myths and their related facts.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal syndrome characterized by chronic pain and irregular bowl movement with the absence of organ cause. IBS could be diarrhea-predominate or constipation-predominate. One of the pathophysiology that thought to cause IBS diarrhea-predominate (IBS-D) is a high level of serotonin especially after the meals. There are two type of serotonin that involve in the gastrointestinal system, type 3 (HT3) and type 4 (HT4). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ondansetron, which is a selective 5-HT3-receptor antagonist that have been used as antiemitc agent, in the treatment IBS-D.
Many people experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but many do not see a doctor to get treatment. This common bowel disorder affects millions of people, and is one of the major causes of disability and absenteeism. Although it is not a serious threat to health, it reduces the quality of life and can lead to depression.
Could you imagine not feeling good, day to day? Could you imagine not being able to eat what you want to eat because it will cause your stomach to flare up? Or even to keep running back and forth to the bathroom? Living with Crohn’s disease has those effects on the people who are living with it. According to Medicine Net, “Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which can affect other parts of the digestive system as well. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and weight loss are common symptoms”. People that live with Crohn’s are living with a daily struggle. It’s important that they’re familiar with this disease, which includes knowing the cause, symptoms, complications and treatments.
Did you know that 80% of your immune system is in your gut? Eating, or in this case drinking, probiotics can help balance the delicate system in your gut and help your overall health.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2014. Web. 20 May 2014.