Constipation : Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

• Tác giả: Anthony G Catto-Smith
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• ISBN-13: 978-9535102373
• Thông tin xuất bản: Croatia : IntechOpen, 2012
• Mô tả vật lý: 1 electronic resource (188 p.)
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 235993
• Chủ đề: 1. Endocrinology

Tóm tắt

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.