Constipation
Abstract
C onstipation is among the most prevalent conditions encountered by primary care physicians, subspecialists, and surgeons worldwide.1 Historically, it has been relegated to the category of benign, often self-limited disorders-perceived primarily as a quality-of-life concern rather than a determinant of long-term health or economic outcomes.However, accumulating evidence increasingly challenges this perception, demonstrating that constipation imposes a considerable clinical
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JACC Asia
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 1888–1890
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN