A third of older adults have symptoms. Fibre, water, a daily walk and a look at her medicines solve most of it. A few signs need a doctor quickly
The Pushpa team · 5 sourcesNobody wants to talk about it, least of all with their children. But constipation is common after 65, the NHS says, and in an older person, especially one with dementia, it can easily be missed. One clue the NHS points to: a change in behaviour, like new confusion
There's blood in the stool, she's losing weight without trying, her bowel habits have suddenly changed, or she feels tired all the time. NIDDK adds constant belly pain, vomiting and fever. Those need a doctor straight away
How Pushpa helpsIt's the kind of thing parents mention to a patient voice in passing. Pushpa notes it, and if a new medicine seems to line up with it, puts both on the list for her next visit
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