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Chronic constipation: a survey of the patient perspective
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2007 · Vol. 25(5) · pp. 599–608
John F. Johanson✉(Rockford University)Jeffrey Kralstein(Novartis (United States))
Abstract
Chronic constipation is common. Individual symptoms are often severe and bothersome, and many patients are dissatisfied with traditional treatment options, primarily because of lack of efficacy.
Gastrointestinal motility and disordersCongenital gastrointestinal and neural anomaliesGastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsMedicineConstipationBloatingChronic constipationQuality of life (healthcare)DefecationIrritable bowel syndromePatient satisfactionInternal medicinePopulation
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overConstipationData CollectionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CareUnited States
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- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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