Chronic constipation is a prevalent condition that severely impacts the quality of life of those
affected. Several types of primary chronic constipation, which show substantial overlap …

Constipation is a frequently reported bowel symptom in the elderly with considerable impact
on quality of life and health expenses. Disease-related morbidity and even mortality have …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features,
and management of primary constipation and fecal incontinence in the elderly. Recent …

Background and study aim This study aimed to examine the effects of abdominal massage
on constipation management and quality of life. Material and methods In this study …

Background Evaluate for differences in occurrence, severity, and distress ratings for 32
symptoms between younger older adults (YOA,< 70 years) and older adults (OA,≥ 70 years) …

Constipation is a common and often debilitating condition in the elderly, which may be
caused by underlying disease conditions, structural abnormalities in the bowel, and a variety …

Background: Constipation is characterized by symptoms of straining, hard stool, difficult
evacuation, and infrequent bowel movements. Online surveys provide valuable information …

Constipation is one of the most frequent non-motor problems in older adults. As constipation
is commonly ignored by dementia patients, it is not usually reported on time. Constipation …

Laxatives are widely available without prescription and, as a consequence, they are
commonly used for self-management of constipation by community-dwelling adults …

Background Constipation is a common condition among older people, particularly among
people living in nursing homes, and the use of drugs such as opioids is one of many factors …