Measurement of colonic transit time with Transit-PelletsmethodTM

About 20% of the population suffer from constipation. For the common types of functional constipation, idiopathic and IBS related constipation, the proportion of women is about 80-90%. It is important to structure the management of this large patient group. The duration of symptoms is of relevance. In general, a long history allows for more restricted investigations, and the management can be focused on the patient’s symptoms. It may be very difficult to assess from the patient’s description whether the colonic transit time is normal or delayed. If the initial management with diet modification, bulking agents and common laxatives is not successful, further investigations, including evaluation of colonic transit time with radiopaque markers, should be considered. (Törnblom 2011; Simrén) Advantages of Transit-PelletsmethodTM