Constipation

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the February 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Constipation

• 02:18 Why Constipation Matters

• 03:36 Three Patient Categories

• 06:28 Constipation Myths

• 07:19 X-rays And Docusate

• 09:42 What Is Normal

• 12:12 Red Flags And Mimics

• 15:34 Rectal Exam Decisions

• 17:08 Enemas And Disimpaction

• 20:20 Urgent Care Logistics

• 21:05 Constipation vs Pain

• 23:34 Appendicitis Cautionary Tale

• 24:42 Treatment Ladder Basics

• 26:13 Polyethylene Glycol Power

• 29:26 Stercoral Colitis

• 30:46 Normal Bowel Habits

• 31:55 Bottom Line Red Flags

• 33:30 When Its Not Constipation

• 36:27 Wrap Up and Next Topics

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