"Constipation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
| Descriptor ID |
D003248
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.821.150
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Constipation" by people in Profiles.
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Srinivas S, Shalash B, Knaus M, Bergus KC, Pruitt LC, Brock G, Thomas J, Minneci PC, Deans K, Wood RJ. Patient-Reported Experience in Colorectal Disease is Predicted by Cleanliness. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct; 59(10):161572.
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Cheng C, England E. Nutrition: Chronic Disease Management. FP Essent. 2024 Apr; 539:23-34.
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Rizzoli P, Marmura MJ, Robblee J, McVige J, Sacco S, Nahas SJ, Ailani J, De Abreu Ferreira R, Ma J, Smith JH, Dabruzzo B, Ashina M. Safety and tolerability of atogepant for the preventive treatment of migraine: a post hoc analysis of pooled data from four clinical trials. J Headache Pain. 2024 Mar 11; 25(1):35.
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Londregan A, Alexander TD, Covarrubias M, Waldman SA. Fundamental Neurochemistry Review: The role of enteroendocrine cells in visceral pain. J Neurochem. 2023 12; 167(6):719-732.
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Tack J, Derakhchan K, Gabriel A, Spalding W, Terreri B, Youssef A, Kreidieh B, Kowey PR, Boules M. A Review of the Cardiovascular Safety of Prucalopride in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 06 01; 118(6):955-960.
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Sayuk GS, Waldman SA, Brenner DM. Mechanisms of Action of Current Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 04 01; 117(4S):S6-S13.
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Brenner DM, Harris LA, Chang CH, Waldman SA, Poppers DM, Kassebaum-Ladewski A, Sayuk GS. Real-World Treatment Strategies to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 04 01; 117(4S):S21-S26.
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Pearson K, Idemudia O, Ahmed MM, Alweis R. Not All Constipation is Created Equal. Am J Med. 2022 02; 135(2):e53-e54.
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Sharma A, Rao SSC, Kearns K, Orleck KD, Waldman SA. Review article: diagnosis, management and patient perspectives of the spectrum of constipation disorders. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2021 06; 53(12):1250-1267.
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Weekes DG, Campbell RE, Giunta NJ, Pepe MD, Tucker BS, Londahl-Ramsey VE, Tjoumakaris FP. The efficacy of docusate sodium and senna glycoside for the treatment of constipation after rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled study. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2021 Feb 18; 34(1):62-69.