Constipation is a common and burdensome gastrointestinal disorder that may result from altered gastrointestinal motility. The effect of probiotics on constipation has been increasingly investigated in both animal and human studies, showing promising results. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the mechanisms of action of probiotics on gut motility and constipation. Several factors are...

Background/Aims Although chronic constipation is a common symptom, to date no international consensus has been reached regarding its definition. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate defecation habits and (2) to examine the prevalence of constipation using the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (JSIM) and the Rome III criteria using an online survey. Methods An online questionnair...

PURPOSE Constipation is a common complaint; however, clinical presentation varies with each individual. The aim of this study was to assess a standard scoring system for evaluation of constipated patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS All consecutive patients with idiopathic constipation who were referred for anorectal physiologic testing were assessed. A subjective constipation score was calculated...

CONTEXT Constipation is a distressing condition for advanced cancer patients and is frequently underdiagnosed. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this study was to determine if a strong correlation existed between the use of the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) and a plain abdominal radiograph in the interpretation of constipation in patients with advanced cancer. The secondary aim of the...

It is often said that constipation aggravates acne/pimples, although no scientific basis exists to support this theory. Recent findings highlight the gut-skin axis, bidirectional relationship between gut condition and skin health. For example, inflammatory bowel diseases are associated with such as erythema nodosum. However, correlation acne severity in healthy subjects under-appreciated poorly...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic value of plain abdominal radiography in stroke patients with bowel dysfunction. METHODS A total of 59 stroke patients were recruited and assigned into constipation or non-constipation group. Patients were interviewed to obtain clinical information, constipation score, and Bristol stool form scale. The total and segmental colon transit time (CTT) was measur...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the agreement between Rome III and Rome II criteria for diagnosing functional constipation (FC) and to evaluate the accuracy of each constipation symptom for FC diagnosis. METHODS Patients with chronic constipation underwent rigorous biochemical and endoscopic/imaging tests to exclude organic and metabolic diseases. The questionnaires including general information, co...

The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease are often under-recognised and undertreated. Constipation is exceedingly common in Parkinson's disease, reportedly affecting up to 70% of patients. Pharmacists are ideally positioned to screen patients with Parkinson's disease for constipation and to optimise constipation management. This review will describe the evidence base for the use of differe...

OBJECTIVE To analyze the etiology, clinical spectrum and outcome of constipation in children. SETTING Tertiary care teaching hospital. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. PARTICIPANTS Consecutive children with constipation from 2001 to 2006. INCLUSION CRITERIA Functional constipation was designated when there was no objective evidence of any causative pathologic condition while the rest ...

OBJECTIVES To develop a practical, readily applied algorithm for primary health care providers to identify, evaluate, and manage constipation in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). METHODS The Gastroenterology Committee of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN), a multisite consortium of centers dedicated to improving standards of medical care for children with ASDs, gui...