The document discusses constipation, its causes, classifications, and treatments. It defines constipation as having less than one bowel movement every two days and describes symptoms like hard, dry stools and difficulty during defecation. Constipation can be caused by impaired rectal filling or propulsion and classified as acute or chronic, by severity, organic vs functional origins, and other factors. Chronic idiopathic constipation and Hirschsprung's disease are discussed in more detail regarding their diagnoses and treatments.
The document discusses constipation, its causes, classifications, and treatments. It defines constipation as having less than one bowel movement every two days and describes symptoms like hard, dry stools and difficulty during defecation. Constipation can be caused by impaired rectal filling or propulsion and classified as acute or chronic, by severity, organic vs functional origins, and other factors. Chronic idiopathic constipation and Hirschsprung's disease are discussed in more detail regarding their diagnoses and treatments.
The document discusses constipation, its causes, classifications, and treatments. It defines constipation as having less than one bowel movement every two days and describes symptoms like hard, dry stools and difficulty during defecation. Constipation can be caused by impaired rectal filling or propulsion and classified as acute or chronic, by severity, organic vs functional origins, and other factors. Chronic idiopathic constipation and Hirschsprung's disease are discussed in more detail regarding their diagnoses and treatments.
The document discusses constipation, its causes, classifications, and treatments. It defines constipation as having less than one bowel movement every two days and describes symptoms like hard, dry stools and difficulty during defecation. Constipation can be caused by impaired rectal filling or propulsion and classified as acute or chronic, by severity, organic vs functional origins, and other factors. Chronic idiopathic constipation and Hirschsprung's disease are discussed in more detail regarding their diagnoses and treatments.
