Constipation is a common condition, especially among older adults and the cause is often multifactorial. Treatment of older adults is often complicated by comorbidities including polypharmacy and ...
The most serious side effect of opiate use is constipation. In older adults the prevalence of constipation without opiates is greater than 25%, [15] a tendency that puts them at increased risk of ...
Constipation is a widespread problem affecting all age groups. Many misconceptions exist about this digestive issue. People ...
Here’s how advancing age affects the stomach and its functions, as explained by Malhotra: ...
(JAMA) In a cohort study of adults with depressive symptoms, Black and Asian patients, older adults, and those screened via ...
Constipation doubles the risk of cardiac events like heart attack, stroke and heart failure, especially if individuals have a ...