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Gut Microbiota and Chronic Constipation: A Review and Update

Frontiers in Medicine, 2019
Background: Chronic constipation, including functional constipation and constipation-type irritable bowel syndrome, is a prevalent, multifactorial gastrointestinal disorder, and its etiology and pathophysiology remain poorly understood.
Toshifumi Ohkusa
exaly   +4 more sources

Expert Consensus Document: Diagnosis for Chronic Constipation with Faecal Retention in the Rectum Using Ultrasonography

Diagnostics, 2022
Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder in older adults, and it is very important to manage chronic constipation. However, evaluating these subjective symptoms is extremely difficult in cases where patients are unable to express their ...
Masaru Matsumoto, Noboru Misawa, Momoko Tsuda, Noriaki Manabe, Takaomi Kessoku, Nao Tamai, Atsuo Kawamoto, Junko Sugama, Hideko Tanaka, Mototsugu Kato, Ken Haruma, Hiromi Sanada, Atsushi Nakajima   +12 more
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Association between dietary carotenoids intake and chronic constipation in American men and women adults: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Dietary carotenoids have been proven to improve intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, yet little is known about the link between dietary carotenoids and constipation. This study aims to examine the relationship
Jiangnan Wang, Wanru Kong, Min Liu, Yuping Wang, Ya Zheng, Yongning Zhou   +5 more
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The Effectiveness of Transabdominal Ultrasonography in Managing Chronic Constipation in the Elderly, with a Focus on the Underlying Pathological Conditions [PDF]

Diagnostics
Chronic constipation is more common in the elderly and associated with numerous diseases. For the diagnosis of chronic constipation in the elderly, it is essential to exclude constipation secondary to colorectal cancer or other causes.
Noriaki Manabe, Minoru Fujita, Ken Haruma   +2 more
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Action Mode of Gut Motility, Fluid and Electrolyte Transport in Chronic Constipation

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder, with a worldwide incidence of 14–30%. It negatively affects quality of life and is associated with a considerable economic burden.
Qi Zhao, Yan-Yan Chen, Ding-Qiao Xu, Shi-Jun Yue, Rui-Jia Fu, Jie Yang, Li-Ming Xing, Yu-Ping Tang   +7 more
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Can depression lead to chronic constipation, or does chronic constipation worsen depression? NHANES 2005–2010 and bidirectional mendelian randomization analyses [PDF]

BMC Gastroenterology
Background Depression and chronic constipation often co-occur, but the reciprocal influence between the two remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential association between depression and chronic constipation. Methods This study
ZhiGuo He, QianLe Yu, Bin He, JieFeng Liu, WenBin Gao, Xiong Chen   +5 more
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Randomized controlled trial protocol to analyze the effects of rice with different contents of resistant starch on chronic constipation [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The trend of the aging population worldwide is becoming increasingly severe. As people age, constipation becomes increasingly common in older adults, causing varying degrees of physical and psychological harm to them.
Yiping Zhao, Fanyu Zhao, Qian Liu, Li Liu, Fang Wang, Xiuying Hu   +5 more
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The magnitude of chronic constipation and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia [PDF]

Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology
Background Constipation, which affects 16% of adults worldwide, is a chronic health problem characterized by unsatisfactory frequency of bowel movements, causing pain, bloating or incomplete bowel movements.
Wubshet Nebiyu Mogess, Tefera Belsty Mihretie, Mezgebu Legesse Habte, Teka Obsa Feyisa, Bilisuma Girma Areda, Ebsa Tofik Ahmed, Getahun Chala Diribsa, Mastewal Zeleke, Natan Muluberhan Alemseged, Eyobel Amentie, Tegenu Balcha Wodajo, Tewekel Reshid Borushe   +11 more
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Chronic constipation in people with intellectual disabilities in the community: cross-sectional study [PDF]

BJPsych Open
Background One-third to half of people with intellectual disabilities suffer from chronic constipation (defined as two or fewer bowel movements weekly or taking regular laxatives three or more times weekly), a cause of significant morbidity and ...
Richard Laugharne, Indermeet Sawhney, Bhathika Perera, Delia Wainwright, Paul Bassett, Briony Caffrey, Maire O'Dwyer, Kirsten Lamb, Mike Wilcock, Ashok Roy, Katy Oak, Sharon Eustice, Nick Newton, James Sterritt, Ruth Bishop, Rohit Shankar   +15 more
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Prevalence of Chronic Constipation and Its Associated Factors in Pars Cohort Study: A Study of 9000 Adults in Southern Iran

Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2018
BACKGROUND Chronic constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. It has negative effects on the patients’ quality of life, and their productivity, and results in a high economic burden on the healthcare services.
Parinaz Moezi, Alireza Salehi, Hossein Molavi, Hossein Poustchi, Abdullah Gandomkar, Mohammad Hadi Imanieh, Reza Malekzadeh   +6 more
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