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According to another source, ODS accounts for about 60% of all chronic constipation cases. [65] Some reported or estimated figures include: 7% of adults. [37] 10–20% of adults. [9] 12–19% of North Americans. [1] Up to 30% of the population. [5] The prevalence is greater in older people of both sexes, especially women.
The direct (primary) symptom is a lack of control over bowel contents which tends to worsen without treatment. Indirect (secondary) symptoms, which are the result of leakage, include pruritus ani (an intense itching sensation from the anus), perianal dermatitis (irritation and inflammation of the skin around the anus), and urinary tract ...
People who have a medical condition which impairs control of their defecation use bowel management techniques to choose a predictable time and place to evacuate. [1] A simple bowel management technique might include diet control and establishing a toilet routine. [1] As a more involved practice a person might use an enema to relieve themselves. [1]
Functional constipation, also known as chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), is defined by less than three bowel movements per week, hard stools, severe straining, the sensation of anorectal blockage, the feeling of incomplete evacuation, and the need for manual maneuvers during feces, without organic abnormalities.
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Constipation can cause discomfort for women, as they are still recovering from the delivery process especially if they have had a perineal tear or underwent an episiotomy. [65] Risk factors that increase the risk of constipation in this population include: [65] Damage to the levator ani muscles (pelvic floor muscles) during childbirth
Overall, our findings suggest that more people over 70 years of age should be considered for statin treatment.” — Borislava Mihaylova, DPhil “Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause ...
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