Explore a comprehensive lecture on constipation delivered by Dr. Rimma Shaposhnikov, Clinical Instructor of Medicine at UCLA's Division of Digestive Diseases. Delve into the prevalence, economic burden, and global impact of this common digestive issue. Gain insights into the definition of constipation, its secondary causes, and how it differs from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Examine patients' perceptions of constipation and learn about various stool consistencies. Discover new treatment algorithms, including bulking agents, Lubiprostone, and Alanedyl. Understand the importance of recognizing alarm symptoms and the role of colonoscopy in diagnosis. Investigate various tests for constipation, including pelvic floor evaluation, colonic transit studies, and the Smart Pill. Explore treatment algorithms and the potential benefits of biofeedback therapy. This 24-minute presentation, part of UCLA Digestive Diseases' Continuing Medical Education series on GI Issues for Primary Care Physicians, offers valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and management of constipation.
Constipation - Rimma Shaposhnikov, MD - UCLA Digestive Diseases
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Prevalence and economic burden
Direct annual cost
Cost of hospitalization
Global prevalence
IBS
Definition of constipation
Secondary causes of constipation
constipation vs IBS
patients perception of constipation
constipation consistencies
new algorithms
Bulking agents
Lubiprostone
Alanedyl
Alarm Symptoms
Role of colonoscopy
Dissing urge
Tests for constipation
ACOG Rafi
Pelvic Floor Evaluation
Colonic Transit Studies
Smart Pill
Treatment Algorithms
biofeedback therapy
conclusion
Taught by
UCLA Health
