About this episode

This episode discusses the evaluation and management of constipation in urgent care settings.

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 ???? Subscribers, take the CME test here .✅️ Not a subscriber? Join here !

People in this episode

Guests: Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD

Topics covered

• constipation
• urgent care
• patient evaluation
• treatment options
• myths and facts
• red flags

Keywords

• constipation
• urgent care
• treatment ladder
• red flags
• myths
• rectal exam
• enemas
• polyethylene glycol

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: February 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Constipation

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