Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common functional bowel disorder characterized
by difficult, infrequent, and/or incomplete defecation. It has a great impact on the quality of …

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), previously labeled as functional constipation, is a
highly prevalent disorder reported to healthcare providers. 1 Symptoms of constipation can …

Chronic constipation is a considerable problem because it significantly affects the quality of
a patient's life. Constipation can be diagnosed at every age and is more frequent in women …

Background: Chronic constipation is a common condition seen in family practice among the
elderly and women. There is no consensus regarding its exact definition, and it may be …

Constipation is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, with prevalence in the
general population of approximately 20%. In the elderly population the incidence of …

Abstract Background and Aim Surgery and other non‐pharmacological treatments such as
sacral nerve stimulation are used for the treatment of difficult‐to‐treat chronic constipation …

Chronic constipation is a very common symptom that is rarely associated with life-
threatening diseases, but has a substantial impact on patient quality of life and consumption …

Background Chronic constipation is a prevalent disorder that affects quality of life of patients
and consumes resources in healthcare systems worldwide. In clinical practice, it is still …

Chronic constipation (CC) is an extremely common condition with an estimated prevalence
of up to 24%. Most patients with CC should be treated in primary care. Changes in lifestyle …

Chronic constipation is a common symptom that regularly affects the quality of life of adult
patients. Its treatment is mainly based on dietary rules, laxative drugs, perineal rehabilitation …