Constipação intestinal

It was reviewed the definition, mechanisms and classification of functional constipation. The diagnostic resources available were showed and it was underlined the importance to investigate and exclude the multiple causes of secondary constipation. The therapy was divided in general measures, like di...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Machado, Wellington Monteiro [UNESP]
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/72176
Acceso en línea:http://www.moreirajr.com.br/revistas.asp?fase=r003&id_materia=4530
http://hdl.handle.net/11449/72176
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Constipation
Laxatives
laxative
constipation
diet therapy
disease classification
feedback system
human
intestine obstruction
intestine transit time
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Sumario:It was reviewed the definition, mechanisms and classification of functional constipation. The diagnostic resources available were showed and it was underlined the importance to investigate and exclude the multiple causes of secondary constipation. The therapy was divided in general measures, like diet and specialized, involving laxatives and others alternatives. It was commented the different categories of laxatives, their actions and adverse effects. It was concluded that the best approach to functional defecatory disorder is biofeedback. Otherwise, for defecatory disturbance caused by mechanical obstruction and refractory constipation due to slow transit the therapeutical option is surgery.