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Treatment of these functional causes can be focused on simply relieving the symptoms. [6] Studies have shown a link between diets low in dietary fibres and high in processed foods, such as fast food, and childhood constipation. [7] Certain medications such as antacids, anticholinergics and opiates are also known to cause constipation in ...
Constipation is the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorder in adults. Depending on the definition employed, it occurs in 2% to 20% of the population. [18] [58] It is more common in women, the elderly and children. [58] Specifically constipation with no known cause affects females more often affected than males. [59]
Boxer says constipation to the point of obstruction is rare. However, he does have a new concern. “Up until a few weeks ago, I would have said there was really no major damage,” Boxer says.
Drug interventions, such as laxatives, loperamide, [21] and lubiprostone [22] are applied to relieve intense symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation. Psychological treatment, dietary supplements [21] and gut-focused hypnotherapy [22] are recommended for targeting depression, mood disorders and sleep disturbance.
The temperature reading depends on which part of the body is being measured. The typical daytime temperatures among healthy adults are as follows: Temperature in the rectum (rectal), vagina, or in the ear (tympanic) is about 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) [20] [medical citation needed] Temperature in the mouth (oral) is about 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) [12]
Primary constipation is caused by disrupted regulation of neuromuscular function of in the colon and the rectum, and also disruption of brain–gut neuroenteric function. [22] Secondary constipation is caused by many other different factors such as diet, drugs, behavioral, endocrine, metabolic, neurological, and other disorders. [22]
Clinical recommendations advocate using stimulant laxatives, such as senna or bisacodyl, in both adults and children if symptoms are still present. [14] [16] A number of novel therapeutic treatments have been suggested and licensed in recent years for the treatment of functional constipation. [13]
Based on your symptoms and individual response to the medication, your provider will decide the correct dose of escitalopram for you — and may adjust your dosage of escitalopram over time.