Constipation — Uganda (General Adult population)
No Alarm Features / Chronic
High dietary fibre, adequate fluid intake. Bisacodyl: 10 mg at night until stool is passed (Child 5-12 yrs: 5 mg suppository only). Contraindicated in acute abdomen. Oral or rectal lactulose (faster relief).
Alarm Features / Severe
Refer to hospital for specialist management.
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