This review underscores the negative impact of constipation on children’s well-being and identifies factors associated with lower health-related quality of life in children.
Topics: functional constipation, quality of life
Sun Jung Oh et al present one of the largest cross-sectional, population based online surveys in the US with the aim to determine the prevalence and predictors of individuals seeking healthcare for their constipation and the use of and satisfaction with over-the-counter medications in treating constipation.
Topics: bowel disorder, constipation, functional constipation
This study represents a randomized controlled trial to compare transanal irrigation with posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the management of severe Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS).
Topics: Bowel management, Transanal irrigation (TAI), Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)
Functional constipation is more common than you may think, up to 9.5 % of children and 14% of adults worldwide are affected. Functional constipation is when there is no known underlying cause such as a neurogenic or organic disease.
Topics: functional bowel, bowel disorder, functional constipation
Choosing the optimal irrigation system for each individual may dictate success and long-term adherence, but the choice can be overwhelming.
