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Constipation : Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment / edited by Anthony G. Catto-Smith.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Catto-Smith, Anthony G., Editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Constipation.
- Endocrinology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (188 pages)
- Other Title:
- Constipation
- Place of Publication:
- IntechOpen 2012
- [Place of publication not identified] : IntechOpen, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on: online resource; title from PDF information screen (InTech, viewed October 17, 2022).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 953-51-6879-7
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