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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: August 18, 2023

Practical treatments for constipation in Korea.

Kyung-Sik Park1, Suck-Chei Choi, Moo-In Park

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
|September 29, 2012
PubMed
Summary
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Constipation is a common digestive issue affecting 2-20% of people globally. This review examines practical constipation treatments in Korea, referencing recent clinical guidelines.

Keywords:
ConstipationKoreaTherapy

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Published on: August 18, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Constipation is a prevalent digestive symptom with a global prevalence of 2% to 20%.
  • Systematic studies on constipation have been infrequent in Korea despite its commonality.
  • Recent guidelines for functional gastrointestinal disorders, including constipation, have been published in Korea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current practical treatment methods for constipation in Korea.
  • To align treatment review with the recent guidelines from The Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current constipation treatment practices.
  • Analysis of recent guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Main Results:

  • The review will detail practical, currently employed constipation management strategies.
  • The findings will be contextualized within the framework of the latest Korean clinical guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • The review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of constipation management in Korea.
  • It is expected to guide clinicians in applying evidence-based treatment approaches for constipation.