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Systematic review: impact of constipation on quality of life in adults and children
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2010 · Vol. 31(9) · pp. 938–949
Jonathan Belsey✉(University of Suffolk)Sheila Greenfield(Queen Elizabeth II Hospital)D. C. A. CandyMike Geraint(Norgine (United Kingdom))
Abstract
The impact of constipation on QoL is significant and comparable with other common chronic conditions. Improving management may prove to be an effective way of improving QoL for a substantial number of patients.
Gastrointestinal motility and disordersGastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsCongenital gastrointestinal and neural anomaliesMedicineConstipationQuality of life (healthcare)Chronic constipationPhysical therapyMental healthDiseaseChronic diseaseGerontologyInternal medicine
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AdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolConstipationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeYoung Adult
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