3 Questions
What is the main difference between primary and secondary constipation?
Primary constipation is caused by a specific underlying condition, while secondary constipation is not
Which of the following is a primary cause of constipation?
Lack of exercise
Which reference book provides information on constipation?
Principles of Internal Medicine
Study Notes
Constipation Overview
- Primary constipation is a condition where an individual has always had constipation, whereas secondary constipation is a condition where constipation is a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
Causes of Constipation
- A primary cause of constipation is a slow movement of food through the colon.
Reference Materials
- Information on constipation can be found in the Rome IV Criteria, a reference book used to diagnose and manage gastrointestinal disorders.
Test your knowledge on constipation, including its epidemiology, etiology, classification, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and treatment. Learn about primary and secondary constipation. References from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine are provided.
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