Episode 66: Constipation in the Elderly with Dr. Kevin

Dear Listeners, Constipation, or decrease in stool frequency and hardening in stool consistency, is a common issue in the elderly and can affect their quality of life significantly. Dr. Kevin has a 4 step approach to constipation in the elderly. Step one is making the diagnosis, remembering that constipation is a symptom with an underlying cause. Step two is ruling out any red flags, including ones that suggest a malignancy. Step three is identifying any contributing factors, including any physical barriers for the patient to go to the bathroom. Finally, step four is to treat the whole patient. A word of warning for the pun averse, avoid the last 1 minute of the podcast. Link to Physician Empowerment Please visit the membership page! Posted on 30/03/2020 by Dr. Dimitre This Podcast is eligible for 0,50 Mainpro Non-Certified credits. Login to CFPC to claim them.