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Mahesh Moolani is an internal medicine physician and author of Tough Decisions In Care Of Elderly Loved Ones (A guide for caregivers).

A unique method for managing chronic bowel conditions, treating fecal impaction, and preparing for colonoscopy procedures

Mahesh Moolani, MD
Conditions
May 20, 2023

Fecal impaction and severe chronic constipation can have significant consequences on patients’ mortality, morbidity, psychosocial well-being, and health care costs. It is especially prevalent among the elderly and individuals with neurogenic bowel disorders. The condition can lead to life-threatening complications like bowel obstruction, intestinal perforation, fecal incontinence, and urinary retention.

Traditional treatments for fecal impaction and severe constipation include lifestyle changes, fiber supplementation, laxatives, suppositories, enemas, and digital stimulation. However, …

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A unique method for managing chronic bowel conditions, treating fecal impaction, and preparing for colonoscopy procedures

Empathy is a crucial component when working with older adults

Mahesh Moolani, MD
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March 3, 2020

An excerpt from Tough Decisions In Care Of Elderly Loved Ones (A guide for caregivers).

Empathy is more than just loving an elderly loved one. It is more than simply making the decision we may feel is best for our loved one. Empathy is different …

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