First aid treatment of constipation its causes and diagnose- “Constipation”

Constipation

Failure to pass stools for 2 or more days is called constipation. It is often due to a diet poor in fiber, e.g. fruits and green vegetables. It may be caused by pregnancy, use or drugs like iron, and tumors of the large intestine.

First aid

  1. Give diet rich in fiber.
  2. Give plenty of fluids orally.
  3. Give a laxative like isapgol or liquid paraffin at bed time. A glycerin suppository or an enema of soap or liver oil may also be used.
  4. Send him to a doctor if these measures fail.

 

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