Background Constipation is a common symptom experienced during pregnancy. It has a
range of consequences from reduced quality of life and perception of physical health to …

Background Constipation is a common problem in late pregnancy. Circulating progesterone
may be the cause of slower gastrointestinal movement in mid and late pregnancy …

Background Constipation is a functional bowel disorder that can reduce quality of life in the
puerperium period. The diagnosis of postpartum constipation is both subjective and …

Background Postpartum constipation, with symptoms, such as pain or discomfort, straining,
and hard stool, is a common condition affecting mothers. Haemorrhoids, pain at the …

Results We found seven systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our
inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for …

Results We found five systematic reviews, RCTs or observational studies that met our
inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for …

Background Constipation within childhood is an extremely common problem. Despite the
widespread use of osmotic and stimulant laxatives by health professionals to manage …

Results We found 42 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our
inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for …

Introduction: Constipation occurs in many children and can become chronic. Many grow out
of it but for one third, it continues into adulthood. For most patients, there is no identifiable …

The management and treatment of gastrointestinal ailments in pregnant women requires
special attention and expertise, since the safety of the mother, fetus and neonate remains …