April 29, 2025

#176 Constipation Medications: 5 Pearls Segment

#176 Constipation Medications: 5 Pearls Segment
#176 Constipation Medications: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
#176 Constipation Medications: 5 Pearls Segment

πŸ”Ή High-yield reversible causes of constipation? (02:26)

πŸ”Ή Which type of fiber is more helpful? And is more hydration really better? And bulk-forming laxatives (9:03)

πŸ”Ή Osmotic vs Stimulant Laxatives (15:06)

πŸ”Ή Suppositories and enemas? (25:39)

πŸ”ΉBest practices with opioid induced constipation (34:05)


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πŸ“Œ Transcript and Show Notes


Tags: CoreIM, IMCore, Gastroenterology, GI Pharmacology, Digestive Health, Primary Care, Medical Education, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student, Laxatives, Stool Softeners, Senna, Bisacodyl, Polyethylene Glycol, Bowel Regimen, Magnesium Citrate, Lactulose



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