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  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Medicine

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  • Chronic constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal symptom.
  • The Rome criteria facilitate symptom-based diagnosis in the absence of alarm symptoms.
  • Subtypes include normal transit, slow transit, and defecatory disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diagnostic criteria for functional constipation.
  • To discuss current and emerging drug treatment options.
  • To outline practical management strategies for chronic constipation.

Main Methods:

  • Symptom-based diagnosis using Rome criteria.
  • Functional testing (anorectal manometry, radio-opaque marker test) for subtype differentiation.
  • Review of current literature on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Differentiating constipation subtypes is achievable through functional testing.
  • Lifestyle modifications are initial management steps.
  • Step-wise and add-on pharmacological treatments are indicated when lifestyle changes fail.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of chronic constipation subtypes is crucial for targeted therapy.
  • A multi-faceted approach combining lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, and symptom management is essential.
  • New therapeutic targets offer future treatment possibilities.