Constipation
Authors:
V. Jirásek
Authors‘ workplace:
I. interní klinika VFN, přednosta prof. MUDr. P. Klener, DrSc.
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2003; (6): 316-320
Category:
Overview
The author defines the terms constipation, acute and chronic constipation, acute intestinalobstruction and discusses the causes of constipation. He deals with the examination of thepatient (general somatic examination, laboratory and imaging methods etc.) and treatment incl.dietetic treatment, drugs and surgery.
Key words:
constipation - functional digestive disorders - diagnosis - treatment.
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General practitioner for children and adolescents General practitioner for adultsArticle was published in
General Practitioner
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