TY - BOOK ID - 69739739 TI - Constipation : Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment PY - 2012 SN - 9535168797 9535102370 PB - IntechOpen DB - UniCat KW - Constipation. KW - Endocrinology. KW - Internal medicine KW - Hormones KW - Defecation disorders KW - Intestines KW - Diseases KW - Hepatology UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:69739739 AB - Constipation is common in both adults and children. Estimates would suggest a median prevalence of around 12-16% in the general population. While regarded as a minor nuisance in some cases, its consequences can be severe, with a substantial impact on quality of life. Secondary faecal soiling has a profound psychological effect at all ages. This book provides contributions from authors with a range of backgrounds which clarify the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of constipation for the general population and also for certain high risk groups. ER -