Constipation

Constipation: Causes, Therapy

Brief overview Treatment: medications for constipation (laxatives, agents to stimulate intestinal peristalsis), treatment of underlying diseases if necessary. Causes: For example, lack of exercise, lack of fiber, suppressed bowel movements, medications, bowel diseases, hormonal disorders. When to see a doctor?If digestive problems and hard bowel movements occur more frequently. If accompanying symptoms are severe, such … Constipation: Causes, Therapy

Opioids and Constipation

Symptoms Drug therapy with opioids for pain, cough, or diarrhea often results in constipation as an adverse effect. Triggers include, for example, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, fentanyl, or buprenorphine. Constipation limits quality of life and can lead to accompanying symptoms and complications such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal cramps, hemorrhoids, and bowel obstruction. Laxative abuse … Opioids and Constipation