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What is the main difference between primary and secondary constipation?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary constipation?
- Primary constipation is associated with more severe symptoms than secondary constipation
- Primary constipation is easier to treat than secondary constipation
- Primary constipation is caused by a specific underlying condition, while secondary constipation is not (correct)
- Primary constipation is more common than secondary constipation
Which of the following is a primary cause of constipation?
Which of the following is a primary cause of constipation?
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hormonal imbalance
- Side effects of medication
- Lack of exercise (correct)
Which reference book provides information on constipation?
Which reference book provides information on constipation?
- Principles of Internal Medicine (correct)
- Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Textbook of Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Physiology
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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.
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