Review article: diagnosis, management and patient perspectives of the spectrum of constipation disorders.

Amol SharmaSatish S C RaoKimberly KearnsKimberly D OrleckScott A Waldman

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2021)

Constipation includes multiple overlapping subtypes identifiable using detailed history, current diagnostic tools and smartphone applications. Recognition of individual subtype(s) could pave the way for optimal, evidence-based treatments by a gastroenterology provider.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
primary care
case report
abdominal pain