Bulk-forming laxatives, stool softeners, or mineral oil preferred in conditions in which straining at defecation should be avoided (e.g., MI, vascular diseases, diseases of the anus or rectum, hernias, recent rectal surgery).b. Treatment of constipation that occurs following prolonged bed rest or hospitalization.b i.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Degenerative disease is the result of a continuous process based on degenerative cell changes, affecting tissues or organs, which will increasingly deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. Degenerative diseases are often contrasted with infectious diseases.
While infectious disease still remains a major problem in many countries, chronic diseases, including such noncommunicable conditions as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease, are now the major cause of death and disability, not only in developed countries, but also worldwide.on-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, are now the major cause of death and disability worldwide.