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Emergency department-self-care for patients with constipation 急診—便秘病人的自我照護
Emergency department-self-care for patients with constipation 急診—便秘病人的自我照護
2023/11/20
- Maintain emotional stability, remove disturbing factors and reduce tension.
- In addition to eating a balanced diet every day, you should have more water and fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits, kelp, etc.
- If there are no special disease restrictions, keep daily intake of water is 2000 cc (about 8 large glasses), and drink proper boiled water, ice milk or ice juice before breakfast each day can promote bowel movements.
- Exercise every day can strengthen the abdominal muscles and promote bowel movements. For example, walk at least 30 minutes a day.
- Develop the habit of regular bowel movements. The best time to go to the toilet is 15-20 minutes after breakfast or dinner every day.
- Don't hold back when you want to defecate, don't use too much force or use the toilet for too long.
- Maintain a good sitting and standing posture.
- Don't take laxatives or use enemas by yourself unless directed by doctor.
When should I ask a (gastroenterology) physician for help?
- Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks without improvement , dispite having exercise and adjusting diet.
- Fever or lower abdominal pain.
- There is blood in the stool.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- If you have any questions after leaving the hospital, please use the emergency 24-hour consultation service phone:
- Medical consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15150 or 15151
- Drug consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15124
- Pediatric medical consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15158
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- 謝昌成、蕭雅尤(2016).老人便秘.家庭醫學與基層醫療,31(2),59-66。https://www.airitilibrary.com/Article/Detail?DocID=P20090727001-201602-201603030019-201603030019-59-66
- UpToDate_Patient education: Constipation in adults (Beyond the Basics)
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