Dr Gerald Sacks Explains Some Important Facts About Opioid-Induced Constipation

1. Dr Gerald Sacks Explains Some Important Facts About Opioid-Induced Constipation Dr Gerald Sacks explains some important facts about Opioid-Induced Constipation. He states that it can be a difficult problem not only for patients but also for health care professionals to discuss with the patients. It is equally important that the practitioners should feel comfortable discussing the adverse effects of the medications being prescribed. He comes up with an advice for practitioners to focus on every diagnosis the patient has at every visit. They should not assume that there is no change as some of the slightest changes can really make a difference for patients with long-term morbidity and even mortality. Explaining additional treatment for Opioid-Induced Constipation management, Dr Gerald Sacks links the role of lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter products to prevent it in patients. He states that it is the last thing for a patient to go to the emergency department for a manual disimpaction. It is an extremely unpleasant experience for the patient as well as the health care professional. Various stool

2. softeners can be used to prevent adverse effects from opioids. According to Dr Gerald Sacks, over the counter medications can be helpful, patients might still suffer from OIC. That is where peripherally acting µ-opioid receptor antagonists are prescribed. Overall, he states that OIC is dramatically affecting the life of patients. Additionally, it is impacting their inability to interact with their families, and to interact at work.