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Constipation in the elderly.

Publication ,  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.

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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
  • 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.
Journal cover image

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
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences