CONSTIPATION DURING PREGNANCY

  • Kotryna Kvitkovskaja LSMU Medicinos akademija, Kauno klinikų Akušerijos ir ginekologijos klinika
  • Kristina Jarienė LSMU Medicinos akademija, Kauno klinikų Akušerijos ir ginekologijos klinika
Keywords: pregnancy, constipation, laxatives, polyethylene glycol

Abstract

Constipation is a common bowel disorder, which affects 14 percent of general population, characterized by pain and discomfort, straining, hard stools and feeling of incomplete bowel movement. During pregnancy anatomical, hormonal and lifestyle changes predispose constipation in up to 61 percent of pregnant women. This article provides information about constipation during pregnancy, its causes, prevention and possible treatment methods.

Published
2021-09-30
Issue
Vol 24 No 3 (2021)
Section
Continuous education