Question

Explain the pathophysiology for Constipation in your own words.

Does Constipation, cause or associated with Acute Dacryocystitis, Chronic Kidney disease, Anemia, pleural effusion, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency, NonRheumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency, Nonrheumatic mitral valve insufficiency, pulmonary hypertension, chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, Essential primary hypertension, Cognitive functions and awareness, hypercholesterolemia, or Osteoarthritis?

if any are related, please explain how. (Brief description and a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of Constipation relations with each disease if applicable) Which body system you will most thoroughly assess due to Constipation diagnoses?

Answer 1

Constipation occurs when stool moves slowly through the digestive tract. which causes stools to harden and set.

the following conditions causes constipation

Chronic kidney disease: Diuretics are used which causes excessive fluid loss

Anemia: Iron supplements cause constipation Iron affects gud microbial flora promoting harmful potential bacteria resulting in has bloating and constipation.

Mitral, tricuspid, aortic valve insufficiency: Diuretics, calcium channel blockers are used which causes constipation. Calcium channel blockers relax muscles in the guy and cause constipation. Less movement in the gut can lead to constipation.

Antihypertensives causes constipation.

medications used in heartfaiure cause constipation.

Arthritis induced reduced mobility causes constipation.

Cardiovascular system, Excretory system will be one to be investigated when diagnosis of constipation is made