Influence of disease and medicine on the constipation of the elderly in community
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2009.04.004
- VernacularTitle:社区老年人常见疾病与药物对便秘的影响
- Author:
Guo-Ying LI
1
;
Jian-Rong WANG
;
Yan-Lan MA
Author Information
1. 解放军总医院
- Keywords:
Calcium channel blocker;
Elderly;
Coronary heart disease;
Constipation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2009;15(4):310-312
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective We aimed to explore the effect of diseases and medicine on the constipation in the elderly, and offer the instruction for the precaution of the constipation. Methods 114 elderly community people with the combination of diseases and usage of the medicine were investivated with the questionnaires related to the stool movement of the elderly. Results Multi-factor analysis revealed that CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) and intake of CCB (Calcium Channel Blocker) were the significant risk factors of constipation in the elderly. Conclusions The elderly who have CHD should avoid some factors which could lead to serious conditions. And the elderly who take CCB should be given the instruction such as paying more attention to their bowel movement, increasing fiber intake.
