Question

To prevent and treat the high incidence of constipation in the elderly, all of the following practices are known to be effective EXCEPT:
A) eating more legumesB) drinking more waterC) increasing physical activity
D) taking vitamin B12 injections

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Taking vitamin B12 injections are not effective in Constipation.

• Vitamin B12 deficiency cause Anemia.

What are the symptoms Constipation?

• Difficult and painful bowel movements.
• Bowel movements fewer than three times a week.
• Feeling bloated or uncomfortable.
• Feeling sluggish.
• Abdominal pain.

What are the consequences of constipation?

• Swollen veins in  a.n.u.s (hemorrhoids).
• Straining to have a bowel movement may cause swelling in the veins in and around  a.n.u.s.
• Torn skin in a.n.u.s (a.n.a.l fissure).
• Stool that can't be expelled (fecal impaction).
• Intestine that protrudes from the a.n.u.s (rectal prolapse)

Hence, D option is correct.

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