"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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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Constipation" by people in Profiles.
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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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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 Apr 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 Apr 01; 117(4S):S21-S26.
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Santucci NR, Chogle A, Leiby A, Mascarenhas M, Borlack RE, Lee A, Perez M, Russell A, Yeh AM. Non-pharmacologic approach to pediatric constipation. Complement Ther Med. 2021 Jun; 59:102711.
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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.
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Fleishman R. Listless. JAMA. 2020 Apr 14; 323(14):1347-1348.
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Minneci PC, Deans KJ. Development of a Patient-reported Experience and Outcome Measures in Pediatric Bowel Management. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 01; 70(1):e23-e24.
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Halleran DR, Lane VA, Leonhart KL, Fischer B, Sebasti?o YV, Chisolm DJ, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Minneci PC, Deans KJ. Development of a Patient-reported Experience and Outcome Measures in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Bowel Management for Constipation and Fecal Incontinence. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 08; 69(2):e34-e38.
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Barnes J, Coleman B, Hwang S, Stolic A, Bousvaros A, Nurko S, Salinas GD. Educational needs in the diagnosis and management of pediatric functional constipation: a US survey of specialist and primary care clinicians. Postgrad Med. 2018 May; 130(4):428-435.