CONSTIPATION IN THE ELDERLY

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作者
MINAKER, KL
HARARI, D
机构
[1] Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, West Roxbury, MA
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HOSPITAL PRACTICE | 1995年 / 30卷 / 05期
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10.1080/21548331.1995.11443200
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R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Management is not as straightforward as it appears. Patients often have associated conditions that predispose to or result from constipation. An OTC laxative habit may confound the workup and frustrate treatment. Overall evaluation is required, lest constipation progress to a medical crisis that requires hospital admission.
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