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Expert Video - What are the symptoms of opioid-induced constipation (OIC)?

Dr. Jeanetta Frye explains the symptoms of opioid-induced constipation, including decreased frequency of bowel movements, straining, hard bowel movements and bloating. She describes when this condition is likely to start and get worse. Dr. Frye also mentions warning signs of a serious condition, including bleeding and sudden symptoms, and what to ask your doctor if you are over 50.

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Section: Understanding Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)
Animation - Understanding OIC
Animation - Understanding OIC
Slide Show - Understanding OIC
Slide Show - Understanding OIC
Other OIC Animations
Animation - Diagnosing OIC
Animation - Diagnosing OIC
Animation - Managing and Treating OIC
Animation - Managing and Treating OIC
Expert Videos
What is opioid-induced constipation?
1. What is opioid-induced constipation?
How do opioid medicines cause constipation?
2. How do opioid medicines cause constipation?
What are the symptoms of opioid-induced constipation?
3. What are the symptoms of opioid-induced constipation?
What are the main reasons for treatment with opioids?
4. What are the main reasons for treatment with opioids?
What questions should I ask my doctor about OIC?
5. What questions should I ask my doctor about OIC?

Other Sections in this Module:

Diagnosing OIC

Diagnosing Opioid-Induced Constipation

Managing and Treating OIC

Managing and Treating Opioid-Induced Constipation

Advances in Opioid-Induced Constipation

Advances in Opioid-Induced Constipation

Other Modules:

IBS-C

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

Chronic Constipation

Chronic Constipation (CC)

Dyssynergic Defecation

Dyssynergic Defecation (DD)

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

 

This educational activity has been developed by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Takeda.

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