Bowel Trouble? - PowerPoint Presentation

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By Stephanie Adams Interesting Facts Feeling Plugged up It is normal for people to experience short periods of constipation About 80 of people suffer from constipation during some time in their lives ID: 192278

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Bowel Trouble?

By: Stephanie AdamsSlide2
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Interesting Facts

Feeling Plugged up?It is normal for people to experience short periods of constipation.

About 80% of people suffer from constipation during some time in their lives.Constipation is the most common intestinal problem in the United StatesSlide4

Constipation

What is constipation?

Characterized by:Infrequent bowel movements

Decrease in stool volume

or weight

Need to Strain to have a bowel movement

Feeling of an incomplete evacuation

Need for laxatives, enemas, or suppositories to remain regularSlide5

What is normal?Slide6

What is normal?

A common misconception is the assumption that everyone should have a bowel movement each day.

It is normal for people to have a bowel movement from up to 3 times per day to 3 times per week.Slide7

What things affect bowel regularity?Slide8

What things affect bowel

regulatity?

DietFluid intakeActivity levelMedications

Changes in environment

Changes in diet

Regular use of laxatives

Ignoring the urge to goSlide9

What things can I do to help relieve constipation?Slide10

Nutritional Interventions

Eating foods high in fiber helps increase bowel regularity

It is recommended that we consume 25-30 grams of fiber each day (the average American only gets about 12-15 gram of fiber per day)

Limit low fiber foods such as dairy, meat & processed foods

Proper fluid intake – drinking enough water or juice helps fiber to be more effectiveSlide11

Fluid intake

Men need 3 liters per day (13 cups)Women need 2.2 liters per day (9 cups)Slide12

Intervention through Physical Activity

The best thing you can go to get your bowel movements regular is to move!!!

It has been found to be most successful if a person exercises 30-45 minutes after breakfast, because eating stimulates the colon.Slide13

Constipation Relieving Medications

Laxatives or enemas should be used after a person has modified their diet and lifestyle, but are still constipated.

If a person is depending on laxatives to help them have bowel movements, they should work with their doctor to help them stop. Usually the colon’s natural ability to contract is restored after they stop using laxativesSlide14

Who is more likely to get constipated?

WomenPeople ages 65+

Pregnant womenPeople taking pain relieving medicationsPeople who have recently had a surgerySlide15

Quiz

I need to have a bowel movement at least once per day.Slide16

Quiz

I need to have a bowel movement at least once per day.False

It is normal for people to have a bowel movement from up to 3 times per day to 3 times per week.Slide17

Quiz

What are some of the diet changes people can make to help relieve constipation?A – eat lots of meat to increase protein levels

B – eat more dairy products, such as cheeseC – eat a variety of high fiber fruits and vegetables

D – drink 8 glasses of water each daySlide18