Chronic constipation in adults

Mncengeli Sibanda; Johanna Catharina Meyer; M. Maponya; T. Motha

Chronic constipation in adults

Mncengeli Sibanda
, Johanna Catharina Meyer^*
, M. Maponya
, T. Motha

^*Corresponding author for this work

Public Health Pharmacy and Management

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Abstract

© Medpharm. Chronic constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal motility disorder, which may be primary (idiopathic) or due to secondary causes. Although chronic constipation is not a life-threatening condition, it has a negative impact on patients' daily activities and quality of life. This article examines chronic constipation in adult patients with emphasis on the main causes, diagnosis and treatment options, including the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management. Patient education and counselling to improve treatment outcomes are also discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	34-42
Number of pages	9
Journal	SA Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume	85
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018

Keywords

Adults
Behaviour modification
Chronic constipation
Dietary modification
Patient education
Pharmacological treatment

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Chronic constipation in adults

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