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CONSTIPATION - Coggle Diagram
CONSTIPATION
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
colonoscopy
flexible sigmoidoscopy
lower GI series
RELATED DISEASES
anatomical problem in GI
irritable bowel syndrome
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
lubiprostone
linaclotidine
COMPLICATIONS
Swollen veins in your anus (hemorrhoids)
Torn skin in your anus (anal fissure)
Stool that can't be expelled (fecal impaction)
Intestine that protrudes from the anus (rectal prolapse).
SYMPTOMS
Abdominal pain.
Difficult and painful bowel movements.
CAUSES
Medications.
Lack of exercise.
Not enough liquids.
Not enough fiber in the diet.
TREATMENT
Drink more water
Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
Exercise more.
MEDICATIONS
opoid pain relief drugs
tricyclic antidepressents
anticonvulsants
calciun channel blocker