Chronic constipation: Update on management.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Managing chronic constipation involves identifying and treating secondary causes, instituting lifestyle changes, prescribing pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies, and, occasionally, referring for surgery. Several new drugs have been approved, and others are in the pipeline.
Medical subject headings
- Constipation
- Disease Management