ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2015
Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation: Fact and fiction.
Review in World journal of gastroenterology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 36 citations in OpenAlex.
- Herbal Remedies for Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Nutrients · 2023Pooled it
- Lessons learned: Chronic idiopathic constipation patient experiences with over-the-counter medications.PloS one · 2021Trial
- The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of gut health.Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2026Article
- The laxative efficacy of a mixed extract ofOpen veterinary journal · 2026Article
- Responsiveness of the Persian version of the patient assessment of constipation quality of life and Wexner constipation scoring system questionnaires in individuals with dyssynergia defecation following physiotherapy intervention.Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench · 2026Article
- The Efficacy of Lubiprostone in Patients of Constipation: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2025Review
- The Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Constipation in Italy: Results from a Survey Conducted among Italian Gastroenterologists.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Association of Diet, Body Mass Index, and Lifestyle on the Gastrointestinal Health Risk in a Sample of Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Relationship between Depression and Constipation: Results from a Large Cross-sectional Study in Adults.The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2022Article
- Chronic Constipation: Is a Nutritional Approach Reasonable?Nutrients · 2021Review
- Laxative Use in the Community: A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Adults: A Review on Current Guidelines and Emerging Treatment Options.Clinical and experimental gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Low Fermentable Oligo- Di- and Mono-Saccharides and Polyols (FODMAPs) or Gluten Free Diet: What Is Best for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?Nutrients · 2020Review
- Lifestyle behaviors and home and school environment in association with sick building syndrome among elementary school children: a cross-sectional study.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2020Article
- Risk of cancer in patients with constipation.Clinical epidemiology · 2019Article
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation (FC) are the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. According to the Rome III Criteria these two disorders should be theoretically separated mainly by the presence of abdominal pain or discomfort relieved by defecation (typical of IBS) and they should be mutually exclusive. However, many gastroenterologists have serious doubts as regards a clear separation. Both IBS-C and FC, often associated with many other functional digestive and non digestive disorders, are responsible for a low quality of life. The impact of the media on patients' perception of these topics is sometimes disruptive, often suggesting a distorted view of pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy. These messages frequently overlap with previous subjective opinions and are further processed on the basis of the different culture and the previous experience of the constipated patients, often producing odd, useless or even dangerous behaviors. The aim of this review was to analyze the most common patients' beliefs about IBS-C and CC, helping physicians to understand where they should focus their attention when communicating with patients, detecting false opinions and misconceptions and correcting them on the basis of scientific evidence.
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