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※ This video is an excerpt from Master Doctors - Holding It In Becomes Poison: Constipation in the Elderly , which aired on July 17, 2026. Is constipation a natural part of aging? Neglected constipation can become a fatal poison. Hard stool accumulated in the intestines! If left untreated, it can lead to intestinal perforation and sepsis? How far does the threat of constipation in the elderly extend? Can constipation in the elderly be fully resolved simply by buying medicine from a pharmacy? What are the signs of colon disease hidden behind recurring constipation? Constipation affects 20–30% of seniors aged 65 and older. While it is often dismissed lightly as a condition that naturally arises with aging, constipation in the elderly is not as trivial a disease as one might think. If the frequency of bowel movements decreases and you still feel a sense of incomplete evacuation even after visiting the toilet every day, you should no longer ignore it. So, what are the causes of the increasing prevalence of constipation in the elderly? Constipation in the elderly worsens due to decreased physical activity and an increase in medications taken for underlying conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Therefore, constipation in the elderly is more dangerous. In particular, if constipation develops suddenly where it was not before, or if it is accompanied by bloody stools, weight loss, or abdominal distension, one should suspect other colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer. Constipation in the elderly is a representative geriatric disease that requires the identification of its cause through accurate testing and treatment. It is crucial to find the cause through precise examinations such as colonic transit time tests, defecography, and anorectal manometry, and to find a treatment method tailored to that cause, ranging from medication to biofeedback rehabilitation. How can one maintain healthy digestive function without missing the warning signs of constipation in old age? ▶ Watch Full Version : https://www.ebs.co.kr/ ✔ Program Title : Famous Doctors - Holding It In Becomes Poison, Constipation in the Elderly ✔ Broadcast Date : July 17, 2017 #EBS #FamousDoctors #Constipation #ColorectalCancer #Treatment #Colonoscopy #ConstipationMedication #ConstipationTreatment #Diabetes #LargeHospital #UniversityHospital #GeriatricDiseases #ElderlyHealth #Probiotics #Exercise #Sepsis #EmergencyRoom #AbdominalBloating