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Know Your Guidelines Series: The ACG and AGA Guideline on Management of Constipation

Authors: Akhil Adla, DO, Christopher D. Jackson, MD, Shreya Narayanan, MD

Abstract

Constipation is a common condition seen in both the inpatient and outpatient settings that complicates discharges and affects patients’ quality of life. Chronic constipation is estimated to affect 14.6% to 25% of the world population, making it one of the most common causes for referral to a specialist.1
Posted in: Gastroenterology57

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