Abstract
Constipation is a common household word. Effective remedies in most cases are also simple household remedies such as over-the-counter medicines, lifestyle modification, and a high fiber diet. In the hospital setting, constipation is multifactorial, with multiple etiologies explained in this case study. Complications can lead to abdominal pain and more serious complications like ischemic bowel, toxic megacolon, perforation, and even death. Causes of serious complications include diabetic gastroparesis, paralytic ileus, or surgical adhesions. These are explored in the paper and gives the reader a deeper realistic medical insight into the seriousness of the situation. Osteopathic techniques to treat constipation are discussed and demonstrated to the caregiver with great response.
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