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This document is for information purposes only Please refer to the full disclaimer and copyright statement available at httpwwwccihealthwagovau regarding the information from this website be. Prepared . by: . Alison . Deux. , 4. th. year pharmacy student. Toilet Troubles. Constipation affects more than 4.5 million Canadians!. Constipation affects twice as many women as men. What is constipation?. NURSE LED OUTREACH TEAM. Assessment and Management of Constipation. Agenda. Definition. Types/Classification. Causes. Anatomy and Physiology. Bowel Assessment. Treatment. Summary/Conclusion. What is Constipation?. Treatment of irritable bowel . syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Definition. IBS is an idiopathic chronic relapsing disorder characterized by:. Abdominal discomfort (pain), bloating or distension. Alteration in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation or both). NURSE LED OUTREACH TEAM. Assessment and Management of Constipation. Agenda. Definition. Types/Classification. Causes. Anatomy and Physiology. Bowel Assessment. Treatment. Summary/Conclusion. What is Constipation?. Identify cause. . Consider disease, drugs, pregnancy, immobility, psychological problems. Confirm constipation . (abnormal . or altered bowel movement routine. ). Patient Education and Lifestyle advice - increasing dietary fibre (including the importance of regular meals), drinking an adequate fluid intake, and exercise. NURSE LED OUTREACH TEAM. Assessment and Management of Constipation. Agenda. Definition. Types/Classification. Causes. Anatomy and Physiology. Bowel Assessment. Treatment. Summary/Conclusion. What is Constipation?. What is Constipation?. Passage of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. Symptoms:. painful bowel movements. bloated. uncomfortable. sluggish. As a rule, if more than three days pass without a bowel movement, the intestinal contents may harden, and a person may have difficulty or even pain during elimination. . Constipation and GERD . Common Solutions to Common Problems. Teresa Lowery, MD, MPH,. FAAFP, ABFM. Regional 2/3 Health Specialist. Objectives. Participants of this webinar should be able to: . Identify the common causes of constipation. . Laxative Use & Bowel Management. Original . 2. 014, updated Nov 2019. Why focus on constipation and laxatives?. Audit of HB ARRC facilities 2013. Constipation. Serious consequences. You can do something about it. Veter ans ’ MATES – a preventable problem One of the most common adverse effects of chronic opioid therapy is constipation. 1-4 Up to 95% of patients prescribed an opioid report constipat tions in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Service on 9 382 6539 (Sydney Metropolitan Area) or 1800 647 848 (Non - Metropolitan Area) Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays) CONSTIPATION IN What is constipation? . Constipation is when your stools become hard and you find it more difficult or painful to go to the toilet. . . . . NHS (2017) explain constipation as: -. Not opening your bowels 3 times in one week. Download PDF Nature\'s Quick Constipation Cure™ eBook by Dr. Scott McLeod - a meticulously crafted and scientifically-backed plan designed to provide fast and effective relief from constipation. . characterized by the passage of. . hard, dry stools less frequently than by the person’s normal pattern.. Details of bowel habit :.