Chronic constipation in adults: Contemporary perspectives and clinical challenges. 1: Epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical associations, pathophysiology and investigation

S Mark Scott, Magnus Simrén, Adam D Farmer, Philip G Dinning, Emma V Carrington, Marc A Benninga, Rebecca E Burgell, Eirini Dimidi, Asma Fikree, Alexander C Ford, Mark Fox, Caroline L Hoad, Charles H Knowles, Klaus Krogh, Karen Nugent, Jose Maria Remes-Troche, Kevin Whelan, Maura Corsetti, S Mark Scott, Magnus Simrén, Adam D Farmer, Philip G Dinning, Emma V Carrington, Marc A Benninga, Rebecca E Burgell, Eirini Dimidi, Asma Fikree, Alexander C Ford, Mark Fox, Caroline L Hoad, Charles H Knowles, Klaus Krogh, Karen Nugent, Jose Maria Remes-Troche, Kevin Whelan, Maura Corsetti

Abstract

Background: Chronic constipation is a prevalent disorder that affects patients' quality of life and consumes resources in healthcare systems worldwide. In clinical practice, it is still considered a challenge as clinicians frequently are unsure as to which treatments to use and when. Over a decade ago, a Neurogastroenterology & Motility journal supplement devoted to the investigation and management of constipation was published (2009; 21 (Suppl.2)). This included seven articles, disseminating all themes covered during a preceding 2-day meeting held in London, entitled "Current perspectives in chronic constipation: a scientific and clinical symposium." In October 2018, the 3rd London Masterclass, entitled "Contemporary management of constipation" was held, again over 2 days. All faculty members were invited to author two new review articles, which represent a collective synthesis of talks presented and discussions held during this meeting.

Purpose: This article represents the first of these reviews, addressing epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical associations, pathophysiology, and investigation. Clearly, not all aspects of the condition can be covered in adequate detail; hence, there is a focus on particular "hot topics" and themes that are of contemporary interest. The second review addresses management of chronic constipation, covering behavioral, conservative, medical, and surgical therapies.

Keywords: IBS-C; chronic constipation; diagnosis; epidemiology; investigation; pathophysiology.

© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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