Abnormal Perception of Urge to Defecate: An Important Pathophysiological Mechanism in Women With Chronic Constipation.

Paul F VollebregtLukasz WiklendtRebecca E BurgellPam ChaichanavichkijPhil G DinningCharles H KnowlesS Mark Scott

Published in: The American journal of gastroenterology (2022)

Abnormal urge perception was observed in 50% of women with CC and was frequently described as abdominal sensation, supporting the concept that sensory dysfunction makes an important contribution to the pathophysiology of constipation.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
oxidative stress
abdominal pain