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 …

As some studies have reported that strategies targeting the gut microbiota such as fecal
microbiota transplantation (FMT) with or without other microecological therapy might have …

Introduction Significant advances have been made in the knowledge and understanding of
the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic constipation, since …

Introducción Desde la publicación de las guías de diagnóstico y tratamiento del
estreñimiento crónico (EC) en México de la Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología en …

The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and side effects of acupuncture,
sham acupuncture and drugs in the treatment of chronic constipation. Randomized …

Background In recent years there has been a substantial increase in the use of over-the-
counter (OTC) products around the world. While they are assumed to be safe by consumers …

Die chronische Obstipation stellt ein relativ häufiges Krankheitsbild dar und kann die
Lebensqualität der Betroffenen deutlich negativ beeinflussen (Andresen et al. 2013a). Die …

Background: Despite its prevalence among hospitalized older adults, constipation is
frequently treated with ineffective agents. Areas of Uncertainty: Although data exist to …

A 24-year-old female presents with a 2-year history of constipation. She stated that the
symptoms started after surgery for perforated appendicitis. Medical management with fiber …

Introduction: Significant advances have been made in the knowledge and understanding of
the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic constipation, since …