Constipation - a patient's discomfort or a disturbing symptom - an overview of current knowledge

• Main Authors: Daria Kuziemkowska (Author), Rami Ben Rhaiem (Author), Przemysław Kępka (Author), Jan Kuźma (Author), Anna Łącka-Majcher (Author), Aleksandra Łokczewska-Bojar (Author), Grzegorz Tarsa (Author), Magdalena Skotalczyk (Author), Zuzanna Sawińska (Author), Katarzyna Sudelska (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Constipation is identified as too few bowel movements (≤2/week; severe constipation is ≤2 bowel movements per month) or hard stools (Bristol Formation Scale 1 and 2) that are passed with effort, often with a sensation of incomplete defecation .   Purpose of study: The aim of this revie...