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#176 Constipation Medications: 5 Pearls Segment

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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Managing Constipation: Insights and Strategies

This chapter explores effective management strategies for constipation, emphasizing the importance of identifying reversible causes before medical intervention. It discusses dietary influences, hydration, and various classes of laxatives, while introducing the mnemonic LMNOP to categorize potential underlying factors. The conversation highlights the roles of soluble versus insoluble fibers and discusses practical recommendations for optimizing patient care and treatment outcomes.

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