Dr Gerald M Sacks Has an Assertive Opinion on the Unmet Needs and Communication in the Management of OIC

 

Dr Gerald M Sacks explains how important it is to understand the concept of opioid-induced constipation. The patients afflicted with OIC are generally advised by the primary care practitioners to utilize lifestyle changes. He feels that patients are usually reluctant to address opioid-induced constipation. Even the practitioners are so busy addressing diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and other issues associated with opioid that they just overlook the treatment of opioid-induced constipation.