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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 244_Constipation, Drug induced constipation? Yes Induced by OTC drugs?, Constipation resolved? No Medical referral, Constipation resolved? Yes Advise continued good dietary, exercise & bowel habits., Obtain medical history. Obtain medication/CAM history: intended use & length of use. Ask about previous treatment attempts. Exclusions for self-treatment?, Constipation resolving? Yes Monitor completion of self-care therapy and ongoing nondrug measure. Reevaluate in 1 week., Drug induced constipation? No Disease induced constipation?, Patient Pregnant? No Pt's diet potentially constipating?, Disease induced constipation? Yes Medical referral, Induced by OTC drugs? Yes Make appropriate recommendations & monitor., Constipation resolving? No Medical referral, Possible episodal/ situational constipation? Increased fluid/fiber intake & good bowel habits. Increased exercise, if appropriate. Reevaluate in 1 week., Exclusions for self-treatment? Yes Medical referral, Patient with complaints consistent with constipation Obtain medical history. Obtain medication/CAM history: intended use & length of use. Ask about previous treatment attempts., Increased fluid/fiber intake & good bowel habits. Increased exercise, if appropriate. Reevaluate in 1 week. Constipation resolved?, Disease induced constipation? No Patient Pregnant?, Exclusions for self-treatment? No Drug induced constipation?, If bowel habits are reasonable, adjust diet, exercise, and fluid intake within limits of the condition. If faster relief desired, discuss use of stool softeners or bulk former with PCP. Reevaluate in 1 week. Constipation resolved?, Constipation should be amenable to OTC therapy. Consider bulk former or hyperosmotic (PEG 3350). Reevaluate in 1 week. Constipation resolving?, Constipation resolving? Yes Advise continued good dietary, exercise & bowel habits., Pt's diet potentially constipating? Yes Increased fluid/fiber intake & good bowel habits. Increased exercise, if appropriate. Reevaluate in 1 week.