Mitigating the Destructive Aspects of Drug-Induced Constipation On the Vascular System

The Management of Constipation in Geriatric Patients: Use of a Standardized Senna Concentrate Suppository

“…In our experience, most of these patients also have some disorder of the cardiovascular system. According to recent reports (7, 8), straining at stool, when associated with constipation, can have very serious or even fatal sequelae in patients with cardiovascular lesions, and may also induce ventral, femoral or inguinal hernia (2). In addition, failure to empty the rectum may result in fecal impaction which, in turn, may lead to a variety of other symptoms such as rectal pain, tenesmus, abdominal cramps and general discomfort.…”

A New Laxative Preparation for the Rational Management of Geriatric Constipation

“…The presence of chronic diseases is to be expected in an aging population and in many instances the specific drug requirements are, in themselves, constipating (2, 6). Consequently, the correction of chronic constipation in the geriatric patient is a multifaceted problem.…”