CASE DISCUSSION
Constipation: Old Problem with New Moves
Presented by Dr. Vishwanath Reddy DViews
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Case Description
Constipation is a common and long-standing clinical problem, but its presentation and management continue to evolve with changing lifestyles and medical understanding. While traditionally linked to diet and bowel habits, newer factors such as stress, sedentary behavior, medications, and gut–brain...
Case Summary
- Chronic constipation is a prevalent GI issue, affecting approximately 15% of adults, with functional constipation being a common type, further divided into IBS-C and chronic idiopathic constipation. Diagnosis relies on the Rome IV criteria, emphasizing symptoms like infrequent defecation, straining, and incomplete evacuation. Stool consistency is evaluated using the Bristol Stool Chart, with types 1 and 2 indicative of constipation.
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Dr. Vishwanath Reddy D
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Yashoda Hospitals, HyderabadDisclosures
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