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Review Article: Diagnosis, Management And Patient Perspectives Of The Spectrum Of Constipation Disorders., Amol Sharma, Satish S C Rao, Kimberly Kearns, Kimberly D Orleck, Scott A Waldman
Review Article: Diagnosis, Management And Patient Perspectives Of The Spectrum Of Constipation Disorders., Amol Sharma, Satish S C Rao, Kimberly Kearns, Kimberly D Orleck, Scott A Waldman
Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Chronic constipation is a common, heterogeneous disorder with multiple symptoms and pathophysiological mechanisms. Patients are often referred to a gastroenterology provider after laxatives fail. However, there is limited knowledge of the spectrum and management of constipation disorders.
AIM: To discuss the latest understanding of the spectrum of constipation disorders, tools for identifying a pathophysiologic-based diagnosis in the specialist setting, treatment options and the patient's perspective of constipation.
METHODS: Literature searches were conducted using PubMed for constipation diagnostic criteria, diagnostic tools and approved treatments. The authors provided insight from their own practices.
RESULTS: Clinical assessment, stool diaries and Rome IV …