Seeking Help for Pain and Discomfort Quiz

Aging gracefully can be difficult as there are many health-related conditions that must be monitored and treated.

Introduction

Test your knowledge of pain and constipation by answering the following questions.

Questions

Pain is not a normal part of aging.

True
False

Constipation can be caused by:

a. diet low in fiber
b. too much exercise
c. not drinking enough water
d. a & c

If you talk to your health care provider about pain you are experiencing, more than likely there are treatment options that will help heal the cause of the pain or at least relieve symptoms.

True
False

Older adults are how many more times likely to report problems with constipation compared to younger adults?

a. about the same
b. 2 times more likely
c. 5 times more likely
d. 6 times more likely

You should treat persistent pain yourself even if you do not know the exact cause.

True
False