Chronic constipation among the elderly in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Abdul Wahab, Patimah, Mohd Yusoff, Dariah, Ali, Siti Hawa, Abdul Kadir, Azidah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/40/Poster%20to%20present_20141214-WA0003.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/41/Cert_poster%20present_ICPE%202014.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/42/76801%20Chronic%20constipation.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/76801/

Constipation is common among elderly population. The prevalence was higher among institutionalized and female elderly. Lack of fluid and fiber intake, lack of physical activity, underlying diseases and medication consumptions will further expose them to constipation. The prevalence however, was r...