Obesity Is Associated with Altered Rectal Sensitivity in Chronic Constipation.

Nayna A LodhiaBrent HiramotoLaura HortonAlison H GoldinChristopher C ThompsonWalter Wai-Yip Chan

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2024)

Obesity was independently associated with altered rectal sensitivity among patients with CC. Altered rectal sensation may play an important role in CC among patients with obesity. Anorectal physiology testing should be considered to understand the pathophysiology and guide management.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
rectal cancer
adipose tissue
drug induced