Inactivity and low water consumption invite constipation.
Experts point out that defecating less than 3 times a week is called constipation, and constipation is more common especially in the elderly. Saying that insufficient water consumption and inactivity are the primary causes, Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Aytaç Atamer, “Other diseases in people with constipation are also important. Some medications used together can also cause constipation.” He said. Dr. Aytaç Atamer made statements about the complaint of constipation, which is more common in advancing ages. Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Aytaç Atamer, “Constipation increases with the advancement of age. It is more common especially in the elderly. One of the reasons for this occurs as the elderly do not consume enough water. Another reason is a sedentary lifestyle.”
It is more common in women
Pointing out that increasing constipation due to aging is more common especially in women, Atamer said: . Reasons such as very frequent births or difficult births are among the factors that can cause constipation in women as they get older.
Some diseases and medications can trigger constipation
Specialist Prof. Dr. Aytaç Atamer said, “First of all, the patient should be checked to see if he or she has another disease that causes constipation. If there is an organic disease, it should be ruled out and then treatment should be started. Other diseases found in people with constipation are also important. Concomitant blood pressure medications, diuretics Some medications, such as drugs, antidepressants, and calcium channel blockers can also cause constipation.”
Cancers can also cause it
Diseases that cause constipation with age Emphasizing that cancers are the leading cause, Atamer said, “Considering that cancer types can also cause constipation, people over the age of 40-45 with constipation complaints should be examined by a gastroenterology specialist first.”
Stating that after the examination, a colonoscopy should be performed upon the guidance of the doctor, Atamer concluded his words as follows:
“Special attention should be paid to some symptoms that can be seen with constipation. It is definitely useful to see a specialist in cases such as excessive and sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, excessive straining while making bowel movements and blood on the hand.”
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