Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: rectal bleeding and rectal pain, among others.
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: valsalva maneuver (may be caused by straining, causing a slowed pulse, decreased blood return and increased venous pressure).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: bowel blockage (no stool passes and pain occurs).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: stool impaction (liquid bowel movement may ooze around hard stool in the colon).
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: avoid laxative and enema abuse, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: establish regular times for evacuations (usually after a meal) and drink a warm liquid one-half hour before breakfast to stimulate bowel movement, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: avoid/decrease intake of foods with white sugar, pasta, pastries, cheese and rice.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: eat a diet high in fiber and exercise regularly, as directed by MD.
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing constipation, such as: exercise regularly at a slow, steady pace, as directed by MD.