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[Chronic constipation--what to do?]

B Lembcke1

  • 1Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum, J.-W.-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt.

Praxis
|October 18, 1994
PubMed
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Chronic constipation involves complex colonic transit and defecation issues. Accurate diagnosis and physician-prescribed therapies are crucial for effective management, despite current prescription limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Chronic constipation presents heterogeneous disturbances in colonic transit and defecation.
  • Laxative efficacy and side effects are well-established, yet underlying dysfunctions require advanced diagnostic understanding.
  • Prescription of laxatives by primary care practitioners in Germany is not recognized as medical therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the understanding of chronic constipation as a distinct disease.
  • To emphasize the importance of subtle diagnostic and differential diagnostic approaches.
  • To advocate for specific, physician-prescribed therapies for chronic constipation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing knowledge on colonic transit and defecation.
  • Analysis of diagnostic techniques for chronic constipation.

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  • Evaluation of current therapeutic strategies and prescription practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Chronic constipation requires comprehensive medical evaluation and tailored therapy.
    • Understanding subtle diagnostic techniques is key to addressing underlying dysfunctions.
    • Available laxative drugs are effective but necessitate prescription by experienced physicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Re-establishing chronic constipation as a disease entity is paramount.
    • Accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis are essential precursors to effective treatment.
    • Specific therapies, prescribed by experienced physicians, are necessary for managing chronic constipation.