Constipation

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Jeff Willis, MD on the topic of pre-litigation review, being a medical expert, and common pitfalls leading to medical malpractice cases. 0:15 Introduction0:51 Guest Introduction1:20 Jeff's Background2:00 Current Work3:37 How He Got Starte ...  Show more

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the Januray 2026 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Diagnosis and Management of Patients With SyphilisSyphilis cases have surged 42% in the US, making it critical for emergency physicians to recogni ...  Show more

🔹 High-yield reversible causes of constipation? (02:26)🔹 Which type of fiber is more helpful? And is more hydration really better? And bulk-forming laxatives (9:03)🔹 Osmotic vs Stimulant Laxatives (15:06)🔹 Suppositories and enemas? (25:39)🔹Best practices with opioid induced ...  Show more

Childhood constipation is typically characterised by infrequent bowel evacuations, large stools, and difficult or painful defecation. Symptoms may result from low fibre, poor nutrient, and/or insufficient water intake, which leads to excessive hardening of the stool. This often s ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr. Xin, a neurology specialist registrar based in Oxford, is joined by Dr. Naz, a specialty registrar in care of the elderly and general medicine. Together, they discuss the use of laxatives, antiemetics, and pain management strategies for patients experiencing ...  Show more

<div>In this podcast, Dr Emma Nash talks with consultant paediatric gastroenterologist Peter Gillett to examine common presentations in general practice and paediatric outpatient departments that can be attributed to functional GI disorders. Recognition and diagnosis are consider ...  Show more