General Health Information

Problem on bowel movement like constipation is a concern of everybody,
but most especially with the elderly. As with toddlers and small
children, the consequences for not treating constipation for the elderly
can be very severe. While the body can sustain longer periods without a
bowel movement during early to mid adulthood, the very early and latter
stages of life are a different matter. Constipation in the elderly can
be more severe than simple hemorrhoids, hernia, and laxative
dependence. Straining with a bowel movement when aged 55 or more can
cause a prolapsed uterus where the organ turns outward and requires
medical attention.