Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Aytaç Atamer made statements about the complaint of constipation, which is more common in later ages.
Experts, who state that defecation less than three times a week is called constipation, draws attention to the fact that 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.” said. Pointing out that older women have more constipation due to frequent and difficult deliveries, Atamer pointed out that cancers can also cause constipation.
Inactivity and low water consumption invite constipation
Stating that defecation less than three times a week is called constipation, 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.” used the phrase.
More common in women
Pointing out that increasing constipation due to aging is more common especially in women, Atamer said, “We see constipation more frequently in older women. Reasons such as very frequent births or difficult births are among the factors that can cause constipation in women as they get older. he said.
Some diseases and medications can trigger constipation.
Stating that the treatment of constipation is generally similar to the elderly or people with normal constipation complaints, Gastroenterology 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. Some medications such as blood pressure medications, diuretics, antidepressants and calcium channel blockers used together can also cause constipation. made statements.
Cancers can also cause
Underlining that cancers are the leading cause of constipation as age progresses, Atamer said, “Considering that cancer types can also cause constipation, people over the age of 40-45 with constipation complaints should first be examined by a gastroenterology specialist.” said.
Stating that after the examination, a colonoscopy should be performed upon the doctor's guidance, 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.”