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Imaging Classification of Constipation
Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2023 Objectives: The diagnosis of patients with chronic constipation is very complicated. This study aimed to develop a simple imaging classification for the diagnosis of chronic constipation by abdominal computed tomography (CT).
Kei Ishimaru +11 more
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Research progress on the role of intestinal microbial imbalance in chronic constipation [PDF]
Jichu yixue yu linchuang, 2021 Chronic constipation is the prototype of functional constipation, and its morbidity increases gradually with aging. Intestinal microorganisms are involved in the occurrence, development, pathophysiology and other processes of chronic constipation.
YANG Jing-jing, CHEN Jia-yu
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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 +12 more
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The pathophysiology of chronic constipation [PDF]
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2011 Constipation is broadly defined as an unsatisfactory defecation characterized by infrequent stools, difficult stool passage or both. The common approach to the pathophysiology of constipation groups the disorder into primary and secondary causes. Primary causes are intrinsic problems of colonic or anorectal function, whereas secondary causes are ...
Christopher N Andrews, Martin Storr
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Elderly and Senile Chronic Constipation: an Expert Consensus
Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2021 Aim. An appraisal of practitioners with chronic constipation management details in older and senile adults.Key points. Chronic constipation is a common issue in geriatrics.
V. T. Ivashkin +11 more
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Chronic constipation in children [PDF]
BMJ, 2006 Difficulty in defecation, with or without soiling, is often encountered in children. It presents a management problem for general practitioners, and parental concern is often high. Constipation accounts for about 25% of a paediatric gastroenterologist's work and is one of the 10 most common problems seen by general paediatricians.1 We outline the ...
Greg, Rubin, Anne, Dale
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Are Concepts About Constipation and Dietary Fiber Changing?
Hospital Practices and Research, 2017 After reading in detail the valuable review article by Korgh et al1 regarding chronic constipation management, we would like to mention some new points about chronic constipation which were not considered in this review.
Shahram Manoochehry, Hamid Reza Rasouli
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Laxatives do not improve symptoms of opioid-induced constipation: results of a patient survey [PDF]
, 2017 Introduction: Laxatives are commonly used to treat opioid-induced constipation, the commonest and most bothersome complication of opioids. However, laxatives have a non-specific action and do not target underlying mechanisms of opioid-induced ...
Emmanuel, Anton +2 more
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Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology, 2011 Pathogenesis 267Clinical assessment 269Investigation 270Practical management 271Outcome 276Indications to refer for specialist advice 276Chronic functional constipation is a common problem in childhood. Without early treatment the condition is likely to impact on all aspects of the child's life, including education and psychological well-being as well ...
Benninga, M. A., Scott, S. M.
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Association Between Constipation and Sleep quality among Hospitalized Chronic Kidney Disease patients [PDF]
Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2021 Background: Constipation and poor sleep quality are most symptoms among patients with chronic kidney disease that affect many individuals worldwide with increasing alarmingly.
Eman AbdelRazik AbdelHakim +4 more
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