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Constipation in children [PDF]
Constipation remains a frequent presentation to paediatricians, with significant health resource implications. We present a practical guide to the management of paediatric constipation and evaluate the current evidence for treatment regimens, to help the clinician in treating a condition that can be distressing and has a significant impact on affected ...
Thomson Mike A +2 more
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The Evaluation of Constipation [PDF]
Constipation is a major medical problem in the United States, affecting 2% to 28% of the population. Individual patients may have different conceptions of what constipation is, and the findings overlap with those in other functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Matthew D, Vrees, Eric G, Weiss
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Functional constipation, which belongs to the functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), is a common disease and significantly impacts daily life. FGID patients have been progressively proven with functional and structural alterations in various brain ...
Wangli Cai +7 more
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[Abstract]Patients undergoing mixed hemorrhoids surgery may experience defecatory dysfunction, with postoperative constipation and fecal incontinence adversely affecting the overall surgical outcome and the patients’ physical and mental health ...
Zhu Lianjun +4 more
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Background Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem. Many risk factors were identified and interventions were applied accordingly, but the incidence of end-stage renal disease continued increasing.
Chung-Yen Lu +4 more
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Evaluation of Constipation [PDF]
The evaluation of the chronically constipated patient is multifaceted and challenging. Many clinicians define constipation according to the latest Rome III diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Female sex, older age, low fiber diet, a sedentary life style, malnutrition, polypharmacy, and a lower socioeconomic status have all ...
Amer M, Alame, Heidi, Bahna
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Increasing researches have confirmed the relationship between slow-transit constipation and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Many population and animal experiments have identified probiotics as effectors for the relief of constipation symptoms, but the specific
Gang Wang +25 more
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This prospective study demonstrates that laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving surgery is feasible for elderly patients. While overall survival reaches 70% at 5 years, advanced T‐stage and the omission of neoadjuvant therapy significantly drive recurrence, highlighting the need for personalized geriatric protocols despite logistical challenges.
Huu Duc Ho +4 more
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