Developmental Stages
This age group typically has meconium stools within 24-48 hours after birth
What is an infant?
This nutrient is essential for softening stools and preventing constipation.
What is fiber?
This type of lifestyle increases the risk of constipation due to reduced peristalsis
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
This class of pain medications is notorious for causing constipation.
What are opioids?
This diagnostic test requires a bowel prep to clear the intestines before imaging.
What is a colonoscopy?
This age group may experience stool withholding due to toilet training fears.
What are toddlers?
Drinking less than this amount of water daily may contribute to constipation.
What is 2,000-3,000mL/day
Engaging in this activity helps strengthen abdominal and pelvic muscles for better bowel function.
What is exercise (or walking, yoga, etc.)?
Overuse of these bowel stimulants can lead to dependence and worsen constipation over time.
What are laxatives?
This surgical intervention results in stool being expelled through an artificial opening in the abdomen.
What is a colostomy?
Decreased peristalsis and medication side effects often cause constipation in this population.
What are older adults?
A diet high in this food type can lead to diarrhea due to osmotic effects.
What are milk and mild products in lactose intolerance?
Travel can disrupt bowel patterns due to changes in this factor.
What is routine (or time zones, diet, hydration, etc.)?
This common class of medications decreases GI motility with the potential to cause constipation.
What are antacids?
General anesthesia can lead to this temporary condition that halts bowel function postoperatively.
What is paralytic ileus?
This age group may experience stress-related bowel pattern changes, such as diarrhea or constipation, due to academic or social pressures.
What are adolescents?
This is the amount of fiber the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends eating daily.
What is 25-38 grams?
This psychological variable can lead to diarrhea due to its impact on the autonomic nervous system.
What is stress or anxiety?
This common medication used to treat Type2 Diabetes mellitus, can cause diarrhea.
What is Metformin?
This condition happens when there is direct manipulation of the bowel during abdominal surgery which inhibits peristalsis.
What is postoperative paralytic ileus?
The transition to solid foods leads to changes in stool consistency in this age group.
What are infants?
Older adults with cardiac and renal problems are at risk for constipation due to this contraindication.
What is increase in fluid intake?
Holding in stool due to a busy schedule can lead to this condition.
What is constipation?
Overuse of this class of medications can lead to possible risk for C-difficile.
What are broad-spectrum antibiotics?
The ingestion of this chemical element prior to specific diagnostic studies can cause constipation or impaction if not cocmpletely eliminated after the procedure.
What is barium?