
Constipation in the elderly.
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, Journal Article
Wilson, JA
Published in: Clin Geriatr Med
August 1999
Constipation is a common concern in the elderly and accounts for significant expenditures on over-the-counter drugs. Although normal aging is not associated with abnormal bowel motility, pathologic and psychosocial conditions lead to increased symptoms in elderly patients. Careful clinical evaluation to eliminate serious conditions including colon neoplasia is important. Medical management with emphasis on fiber, bulk agents, fluid intake, and exercise, as well as appropriate use of laxatives is reviewed.
Duke Scholars
Published In
Clin Geriatr Med
ISSN
0749-0690
Publication Date
August 1999
Volume
15
Issue
3
Start / End Page
499 / 510
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Humans
- Geriatrics
- Constipation
- Aged
- 4203 Health services and systems
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1103 Clinical Sciences
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Wilson, J. A. (1999). Constipation in the elderly. Clin Geriatr Med, 15(3), 499–510.
Wilson, J. A. “Constipation in the elderly.” Clin Geriatr Med 15, no. 3 (August 1999): 499–510.
Wilson JA. Constipation in the elderly. Clin Geriatr Med. 1999 Aug;15(3):499–510.
Wilson, J. A. “Constipation in the elderly.” Clin Geriatr Med, vol. 15, no. 3, Aug. 1999, pp. 499–510.
Wilson JA. Constipation in the elderly. Clin Geriatr Med. 1999 Aug;15(3):499–510.

Published In
Clin Geriatr Med
ISSN
0749-0690
Publication Date
August 1999
Volume
15
Issue
3
Start / End Page
499 / 510
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Humans
- Geriatrics
- Constipation
- Aged
- 4203 Health services and systems
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1103 Clinical Sciences