Physical and psychological assessments and a detailed history of bowel habits are especially important when an elderly person complains of constipation.
Yes, you can get diagnosed with dementia at that age, although its not as common as it is in elderly people. I would recommend asking your doctor if you feel that you have any symptoms of dementia.
Constipation is more common in women than in men and is especially apt to occur during pregnancy. Age alone does not increase the frequency of constipation, but elderly people (especially women) are more likely to suffer
Orthostatic hypotension, constipation, dry eyes, and frequent eye infections.
Gall bladder control, something else and that's all i know.....
reticular activating system
The doctor uses his fingers to see if there is a hardened mass in the abdomen and may perform a rectal examination. Other diagnostic procedures include a barium enema
Eating well is a big part of controlling constipation. Elderly people especially need to have a diet rich in vitamins to control the "flow" of things. It is important to follow the food pyramid chart and watch your calorie intake.
Nagler, J., J. L. Clarke, and S. A. Albert. "Meckel's diverticulitis in an elderly man diagnosed by computed tomography." Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 30, no. (2000): 87-88.
Constipation that does not respond to routine medical management of constipation.
Systolic hypertension of the elderly is common and is diagnosed when the diastolic pressure is normal or low, but the systolic is elevated, e.g.170/70 mm Hg.
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