Interní Med. 2014; 16(3): 113-115

Constipation

MUDr.Zuzana Adamová1, MUDr.Radim Slováček1, MUDr.Petr Šindler2
1 Chirurgické oddělení Vsetínská nemocnice, a.s.
2 Dětské oddělení Vsetínská nemocnice, a.s.

Constipation is traditionally defined as less than 3 stools in a week and difficult stool passage. Risk factors for constipation include female

sex, older age, low-fiber and fluid diet, inactivity, low income, low educational level. Chronic constipa tion is classified as functional (primary)

or secondary. Secondary constipatin is related to organic disease, systemic disease or medications. The evaluation of constipa tion

includes a history and physical examination to rule out alarm signs. Patients with such signs require futher evaluation by specialist, the

other may be treated symptomaticaly.

Keywords: chronic constipation, classification, treatment, laxative

Published: May 26, 2014  Show citation

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