“As well as the colour and consistency of your poo, how frequently you are emptying your bowels is also important,” Thompson adds, explaining that the signs of constipation are having a poo ...
The physical examination pertinent to constipation has two parts. On abdominal exam, the clinician should look for signs of distension. Palpation, especially in thin patients, may reveal hard ...
Background: We aimed to review the literature regarding the epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania and the associated prevalence/risk factors. Methods: Two reviewers performed PubMed ...
Constipation is a difficulty passing stool. Chronic constipation occurs when the problem lasts for more than a few weeks. Most people experience mild cases of constipation on occasion and treat it ...