Constipation is a common symptom that may be idiopathic or due to various identifiable
disease processes. Laxatives are agents that add bulk to intestinal contents, that retain …

Pharmacological management of constipation Page 1 Pharmacological management of
constipation AV EMMANUEL,* J. TACK, EM QUIGLEYà & NJ TALLEY§ *Physiology Unit …

Chronic constipation is a common condition that affects up to 27% of the population. Dietary
and lifestyle measures are usually the first-line therapy, but if these fail to have an effect then …

Various agents are used for the medical management of chronic constipation but few have
been carefully studied. This review examines available data concerning several bulk and …

Various agents are used for the medical management of chronic constipation, but few of
these have been adequately studied. This article specifically examines the medical …

First, it is important to find out whether the patient is complaining of infrequent defaecation,
excessive straining at defaecation, abdominal pain or bloating, a general sense of malaise …

Constipation is a common clinical problem. Initial management of chronic constipation
should include lifestyle maneuvers, and increased fiber and fluids. Polyethylene glycol …

The GI drug column Laxative Use in Constipation Page 1 0002-9270/85/8004-0303 Tin;
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROHNTEROLOGY Copyright© 1985 by Am. Coll. of …

Laxatives are commonly used to treat constipation and can be bought over-the-counter in
many countries, although some preparations need to be prescribed by physicians. A meta …

The economic impact of constipation is large. The condition prompts an estimated 2.5 million
physician visits per year, with 100,000 referrals to gastroenterologists. Almost all (85%) of …