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Show Notes
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