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[Constipation]

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  • 1GRAD, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Rouen.

Contraception, Fertilite, Sexualite (1992)
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
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Constipation often stems from lifestyle factors or underlying diseases. When these are excluded, chronic idiopathic constipation can result from colonic transit issues or outlet obstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Constipation is a common symptom with diverse causes, including secondary conditions and lifestyle factors.
  • Distinguishing true constipation from symptoms of other diseases is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) lacks a single identifiable organic cause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To categorize the various mechanisms underlying chronic idiopathic constipation.
  • To differentiate CIC from secondary causes of constipation.
  • To understand the multifactorial nature of CIC.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on constipation etiologies.
  • Classification of constipation based on underlying pathophysiology (e.g., colonic transit, anorectal function).

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  • Exclusionary diagnosis for chronic idiopathic constipation.

    • Main Results:

    • Constipation can be secondary to medications, metabolic/endocrine disorders, neurological diseases, or GI lesions.
    • Dietary and behavioral factors contribute significantly to constipation.
    • Chronic idiopathic constipation may involve delayed colonic transit (colonic inertia or increased motility) or outlet obstruction (e.g., rectocele, anismus).

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic idiopathic constipation is a complex condition with multiple potential mechanisms.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is key to effective management.
    • Constipation, regardless of type, often prompts patients to seek medical attention.