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Concurrent conditions in patients with chronic constipation: a population-based study.

Gaurav Arora1, Ajitha Mannalithara, Alka Mithal

  • 1Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

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Chronic constipation (CC) is linked to various concurrent conditions, including hemorrhoids and fecal impaction. Addressing these associated conditions is crucial for reducing the overall burden of CC.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic constipation (CC) is a prevalent condition with poorly characterized concurrent conditions.
  • Understanding these comorbidities is essential for comprehensive patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and risk of 15 pre-specified concurrent conditions in patients with chronic constipation.
  • To characterize the associations between CC and its comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study using the California Medicaid database (1995-2005).
  • ICD-9 codes identified patients with CC and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as controls.
  • Ascertainment bias was adjusted for by comparing odds ratios between CC and GERD cohorts.

Main Results:

  • 147,595 CC patients and 142,086 GERD patients were analyzed.
  • Most prevalent concurrent conditions with CC included hemorrhoids (7.6%), diverticular disease (5.9%), and ano-rectal hemorrhage (4.7%).
  • Adjusted analysis revealed significant associations between CC and Hirschsprung's disease, fecal impaction, and various ano-rectal conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic constipation is associated with a range of concurrent conditions with varying prevalence and risk.
  • Addressing these identified comorbidities is vital for mitigating the overall impact of chronic constipation.