Are we more constipated than we think? Doctors and the public are at odds over the symptoms of constipation, leaving some people without the advice or treatment they need, researchers say.
While medics think infrequent bowel movements are an important sign, less than a third of the public does, a study found.
The King's College London team said a new definition for constipation was needed, based on patient experiences. "This shows the poo taboo is over," charity Guts UK said. Constipation is a very common condition, affecting around one in seven people who are otherwise healthy. BBC News - Health
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While medics think infrequent bowel movements are an important sign, less than a third of the public does, a study found.
The King's College London team said a new definition for constipation was needed, based on patient experiences. "This shows the poo taboo is over," charity Guts UK said. Constipation is a very common condition, affecting around one in seven people who are otherwise healthy. BBC News - Health
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- Research redefines constipation King's College London
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