Essays about: "occult constipation"

Found 1 essay containing the words occult constipation.

  1. 1. Symptomatology and treatment outcomes in patients with occult constipation in Region Gävleborg 2017-2019

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Charlotta Parvi; [2023]
    Keywords : constipation; occult constipation; symptomatology; treatment outcomes; pediatrics.;

    Abstract : Introduction Occult constipation (OC) – a subtype of constipation causing chronic or recurring gastrointestinal symptoms in the absence of classic symptoms of overt constipation – is a differential diagnosis that should be considered in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms of unclear etiology. Previous studies have investigated the symptomatology of OC and compared treatment regimens but to our knowledge there have been no studies comparing symptomatology with treatment outcomes to investigate whether some symptoms could be related to a better prognosis. READ MORE