PREVALENCE AND BURDEN OF ILLNESS OF ROME IV CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC CONSTIPATION, OPIOID-INDUCED CONSTIPATION, AND OPIOID-EXACERBATED CONSTIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

Jeff LiangChristopher V AlmarioWilliam D CheyCarolyn S HigginsBrennan M R Spiegel

Published in: The American journal of gastroenterology (2023)

In this nationwide US survey, we found that Rome IV CIC is common (6.0%) while Rome IV OIC (1.7%) and OEC (0.4%) are less prevalent. Individuals with OIC and OEC have a higher burden of illness with respect to symptom severity and prescription constipation medication use.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
chronic pain
risk factors
pain management
cross sectional
diabetic rats
stress induced