"Constipation is a common clinical condition affecting people of all ages worldwide. Its prevalence increases with age and is more frequent in women than men. Constipation is defined as difficult, unsatisfactory, or infrequent defecation. The aetiologies of constipation are multiple, and several diagnostic approaches and treatment options are available. Due to its high frequency and often chronic and benign course, multiple remedies are used, mainly with insufficient evidence. They range from herbal preparations, acupuncture, abdominal massages, homoeopathic products, and dietary interventions to more sophisticated pharmacological medicines and surgical interventions.
The broad spectrum of causes, diagnostic investigations, and management strategies may result in frequent mistakes while managing patients with constipation.
This article highlights ten common mistakes made concerning constipation and how to avoid them based on recently published studies and clinical guidelines. No references to common mistakes made outside the scope of medical management will be discussed, although the authors are aware that these are frequently observed when evaluating patients with constipation. "
Source: ueg.eu/a/311
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