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Dr Gerald Sacks Believes That It is the Responsibility of the Practitioners to Acknowledge the Problem of OIC

Dr Gerald Sacks states that there is a myth among people that OIC is not treatable. It is the responsibility of the practitioners to acknowledge this problem and discuss about which medicine will be beneficial for them. They can also recommend methylnaltrexone to inhibit the opioid effect on the gut.

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Dr Gerald Sacks Believes That It is the Responsibility of the Practitioners to Acknowledge the Problem of OIC

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  1. Dr Gerald Sacks Believes That It is the Responsibility of the Practitioners to Acknowledge the Problem of OIC Dr Gerald Sacks brings up some point to elaborate the concept of opioid-induced conception. He emphasizes on the availability of the treatments and believes that patients who suffer from OIC are generally advised to make lifestyle changes. They are asked to follow good hydration, good level of physical activity, eating fruits and vegetables, and counter medications when needed. However, sometimes changes are not enough to help patients manage their problems. utilizing over-the the lifestyle

  2. Dr Sacks further states that there is a myth among people that OIC is not treatable. It is the responsibility of the practitioners to problem and discuss about which medicine will be beneficial for them. They can also methylnaltrexone to inhibit the opioid effect on the gut. Dr Gerald Sacks even talks about the reluctance of practitioners in discussing OIC with their patients. He feels that they need to be aware of the adverse effects of the drugs that they prescribe to their patients. They must ask their patients about the changes in their bowel functions while being on opioid. acknowledge this recommend

  3. Talking about Dr Sacks, he has lectured nationally and internationally on pain management, and has served as an invited speaker at many CME and grand round presentations throughout the United States. Dr Gerald Sacks is the Director of Pain Management at the Pain Institute of Santa Monica and completed a fellowship management at School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. in pain Harvard Medical

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