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A gastroenterologist explains the common causes of constipation in older adults and offers tips on what to do to keep your bowels unblocked as you age.
Constipation in older adults can be due to medications, diet, inactivity, and other conditions. Read about home remedies, medications, and prevention.
Constipation can happen to older adults for many reasons. We explain the causes, treatment, and health risks, and what you can do.
6 effective home remedies for chronic constipation in seniors. Constipation can often be solved with these 6 simple home remedies. But if the situation doesn’t improve soon, it’s important to speak to their doctor in case constipation is a symptom of a more serious health condition. 1. Avoid constipating foods like:
However, if you often have infrequent bowel movements, you may be constipated. Symptoms of constipation include: Fewer than three bowel movements a week; Difficult time passing stools; Lumpy or hard stools; A feeling of being blocked or of not having fully emptied your bowels. What causes constipation?
Constipation in the elderly is common, impacting 34-40% of older adults. Constipation can be treated through a variety of factors.
Constipation can generally be diagnosed when people experience two or more of the following signs, related to at least 25% of their bowel movements: