Background: Chronic constipation is described as a common complication determined by
difficult and/or rare passage of stool or both. The difference in definition of constipation has …

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders,
with a global prevalence of 14%. It is commoner in women and its prevalence increases with …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Slow transit constipation (STC) is a common
gastrointestinal disorder seriously impacting patients' quality of life. At present, although …

The gut microbiome functions like an endocrine organ, generating bioactive metabolites,
enzymes or small molecules that can impact host physiology. Gut dysbacteriosis is …

BACKGROUND Constipation is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder and its
etiology is multifactorial. Growing evidence suggests that intestinal dysbiosis is associated …

Background Constipation, mainly characterized by the difficulty in defecation, is a clinical
symptom caused by a variety of factors. It can be manifested as normal or slow colonic …

Purpose To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of constipation in people aged 65
years and older in several regions of China. Patients and Methods A cross-sectional study …

Constipation is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal tract diseases. Konjac
glucomannan (KGM) dietotherapy can effectively relieve the clinical symptoms of patients …

Background Mirabegron, a β3-adrenoreceptor agonist, is an alternative drug to
antimuscarinics for overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Objective To summarise safety and …

Summary Background and Aims Chronic constipation is a serious medical condition that
affects 30%–40% of people over 60 years old. Although not normally life threatening …