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 …

Constipation is a highly prevalent and bothersome disorder that negatively affects patients'
social and professional lives and places a great economic burden on both patients and …

The prevalence of constipation increases with age. However, constipation is not a
physiological consequence of normal ageing. Indeed, the aetiology of constipation in older …

Constipation is a common problem in elderly persons, with prevalence ranging from 15% to
20% in the community-dwelling elderly population and up to 50% in some studies of nursing …

Methods A systematic review of randomized controlled trials investigating the effectiveness
and safety of laxatives for constipation in elderly patients over 65 years old were performed …

Constipation is a common complaint in older patients. Contributing factors are impaired
general health, use of medications, and decreased mobility and physical activity. Diet has an …

Constipation is a frequently reported bowel symptom in the elderly with considerable impact
on quality of life and health expenses. Disease-related morbidity and even mortality have …

Older people, particularly those with underlying health problems, commonly experience
constipation, which is a distressing symptom that can adversely affect quality of life …

Constipation is a common condition, affecting up to half of all older adults during their
lifetime. Untreated constipation has significant impacts, decreasing quality of life and …

It is of significant importance to scientifically assess and efficiently address chronic
constipation in the elderly population. Therefore, organizing some domestic experts of …