--- title: Constipation Patient Resource Guide description: constipation, patient constipation, constipation in hospice, nonpharmacologic constipation management image: https://www.betterrx.com/hubfs/Elderly%20man%20suffering%20with%20belly%20pain%20in%20the%20bedroom.jpeg --- [![BetterRX](https://www.betterrx.com/hubfs/Betterrx_May2019/Images/betterRX_logo_outlined.svg) ](https://www.betterrx.com/) # Pharmacist Corner BetterRX resources help nurses, directors, admins, and owners Improve processes and deliver better patient comfort All Categories - [Clinical (71)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/clinical) - [Patient Guide (16)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/patient-guide) - [Deprescribing Guide (5)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/deprescribing-guide) # Constipation Patient Resource Guide Posted by [Jeremy Hooker](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/jeremy-hooker) on Dec 4, 2023 5:56:42 PM ![Jeremy Hooker](https://www.betterrx.com/hubfs/b%20logo.png) [Constipation Patient Resource Guide](https://www.betterrx.com/hubfs/Pharmacist%20Corner/Patient%20Resource%20Guide-%20Constipation.pdf) Constipation is a common issue for patients in hospice care, characterized by infrequent bowel movements and/or difficulty passing stool. It can be caused by various factors including medications, reduced mobility, dehydration, and dietary changes. While uncomfortable, constipation can be managed using one or more of several strategies designed to prevent and alleviate symptoms.  [Go to guide](https://www.betterrx.com/hubfs/Pharmacist%20Corner/Patient%20Resource%20Guide-%20Constipation.pdf) Topics: [Clinical](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/clinical) - [Clinical (71)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/clinical) - [Patient Guide (16)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/patient-guide) - [Deprescribing Guide (5)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/deprescribing-guide) ![](https://www.betterrx.com/hubfs/Junior%20pharmacist%20taking%20medicine%20from%20shelf%20at%20the%20hospital%20pharmacy.jpeg) Patient Guide [ Thyroid Medication Patient Guide ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/Discover%20considerations%20for%20stopping%20Thyroid%20medication%20in%20hospice%20in%20this%20patient%20resource%20guide.) 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