| Etiological factors of constipation in the elderly, with emphasis on functional causes. | |
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PMID: 21977575 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Constipation is a particularly troublesome complaint in the elderly yet it is usually considered to be a simple management issue. Therefore physicians' lack of interest in and inadequate training about the etiology of constipation may contribute to their inability to manage the problem of constipation effectively. Constipation can become a chronic problem, refractory to management, and most likely the result of lifelong patterns of bowel and dietary habits and laxative use, along with the interaction of pathophysiological and perhaps senescent changes of gut motility. This article reviews the types and causes of constipation and the management of the problem in the elderly. |
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A A Amir |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ Volume: 17 ISSN: 1020-3397 ISO Abbreviation: East. Mediterr. Health J. Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-10-07 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9608387 Medline TA: East Mediterr Health J Country: Egypt |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 708-11 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Medicine, University of Ahfad, Omdurman, Sudan. abdalaal.amir@yahoo.com |
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