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Title
Chronic constipation: a survey of the patient perspective.
Authors
Johanson, J F; Kralstein, J
Abstract
Constipation is a common, often chronic, gastrointestinal motility disorder characterized by such symptoms as straining, hard stool, and infrequent defecation. Published literature is limited regarding symptom prevalence, healthcare-seeking behaviour, and patient satisfaction with traditional therapies for chronic constipation.