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Emergency department-self-care for patients with constipation 急診—便秘病人的自我照護

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Emergency department-self-care for patients with constipation 急診—便秘病人的自我照護

2024/12/4
  • Maintain emotional stability, remove disturbing factors and reduce tension.
  • In addition to eating a balanced diet every day, you should have more water and fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits, kelp, etc.
  • If there are no special disease restrictions, keep daily intake of water is 2000 cc (about 8 large glasses), and drink proper boiled water, ice milk or ice juice before breakfast each day can promote bowel movements.
  • Exercise every day can strengthen the abdominal muscles and promote bowel movements. For example, walk at least 30 minutes a day.
  • Develop the habit of regular bowel movements. The best time to go to the toilet is 15-20 minutes after breakfast or dinner every day.
  • Don't hold back when you want to defecate, don't use too much force or use the toilet for too long.
  • Maintain a good sitting and standing posture.
  • Don't take laxatives or use enemas by yourself unless directed by doctor.

When should I ask a (gastroenterology) physician for help?

  • Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks without improvement , dispite having exercise and adjusting diet.
  • Fever or lower abdominal pain.
  • There is blood in the stool.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • If you have any questions after leaving the hospital, please use the emergency 24-hour consultation service phone:
  • Medical consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15150 or 15151
  • Drug consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15124
  • Pediatric medical consultation telephone: (04) 22052121 ext. 15158
Reference
  • 陳雅莉、林文絹(2016).以整合照護指引與文獻回顧為基礎的老年人慢性便秘非藥物照護建議.台灣公共衛生雜誌,35(3),248-259。https://doi.org/10.6288/TJPH201635104088
  • 謝昌成、蕭雅尤(2016).老人便秘.家庭醫學與基層醫療,31(2),59-66。https://www.airitilibrary.com/Article/Detail?DocID=P20090727001-201602-201603030019-201603030019-59-66
  • UpToDate_Patient education: Constipation in adults (Beyond the Basics)
製作單位:急症暨外傷中心急診部 編碼:HE-70009-E
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