Question 1
What is fecal impaction?
Question 2
Which laxative is used to increase bulk and water content in stool?
Question 3
In the case study of a 22-year-old male, how much of his colon was removed?
Question 4
What method should be avoided for disimpaction, as stated in the extreme cases section?
Question 5
How much fiber intake is recommended daily to help prevent constipation?
Question 6
What role does fiber play in preventing constipation?
Question 7
What is the definition of transit time in the digestive system?
Question 8
Why is it important not to hold in stools?
Question 9
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly associated with causing constipation?
Question 10
What is a good practice to avoid constipation related to lifestyle habits?
Question 11
How does exercise help prevent constipation?
Question 12
What is the role of probiotics in preventing constipation?
Question 13
What is a common consequence of inadequate fluid intake related to constipation?
Question 14
What type of surgical intervention is sometimes required for people with Hirschsprung's disease?
Question 15
Which type of laxative works by stimulating intestinal contractions?