Prevalence and Self-recognition of Chronic Constipation: Results of an Internet Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Although chronic constipation is a common symptom, to date no international consensus has been reached regarding its definition. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate defecation habits and (2) to examine the prevalence of constipation using the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (JSIM) and the Rome III criteria using an online survey.

Methods

An online questionnaire composed of items on the frequency, interval, form of defecation, the management, and self-recognition of constipation (reference standard of constipation) was created. A total of 5155 valid responses were received. In addition, constipation symptoms were evaluated through a survey using the JSIM and the Rome III criteria.

Results

In the internet survey, 28.4% of the respondents

SUBMITTER: Tamura A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5056578 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature