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Constipation overview: evaluation and management.

Jennifer Douglas1

  • 1Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA. jennifer.m.douglas@medstar.net

Current Women'S Health Reports
|August 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Constipation management often begins with simple diet and lifestyle changes. For persistent cases, specialized therapies like bowel retraining or biofeedback may be necessary, with careful patient selection being crucial for success.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Health

Background:

  • Constipation is commonly defined as infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements.
  • Numerous factors can contribute to the development of chronic constipation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for chronic constipation.
  • To emphasize the importance of tailored treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Initial management focuses on non-invasive interventions such as dietary and lifestyle modifications.
  • For refractory cases, advanced diagnostics may be employed.
  • Therapeutic options include bowel retraining, biofeedback, pharmacologic agents, and surgery.

Main Results:

  • Simple lifestyle changes effectively treat most constipation cases.
  • A subset of patients requires more intensive diagnostic evaluation and specialized therapies.
  • Outcomes in specialized treatment groups are variable, underscoring the need for careful patient selection.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management is the first line of treatment for constipation.
  • Specialized therapies, including biofeedback and pharmacologic aids, are indicated for refractory cases.
  • Optimizing treatment success hinges on accurate patient selection for advanced interventions.

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