Biofeedback in the Management of Constipation
<p id="p1">Constipation is the most common digestive ailment in the general population, it has a variety of etiologies. Defecatory dysfunction is a prevalent form of constipation in which the patient has discomfort during evacuation as a result of insufficient abdominal push and/or ineffective anal...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89678 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Constipation is the most common digestive ailment in the general population, it has a variety of etiologies. Defecatory dysfunction is a prevalent form of constipation in which the patient has discomfort during evacuation as a result of insufficient abdominal push and/or ineffective anal sphincter relaxation. The hallmark of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID), chronic constipation is a problem that is widely seen in both general and specialist medical settings, including gastroenterology and geriatrics. Constipation is an issue that affects 30% of the population overall, with elderly persons and women being the most susceptible. However, a significant number of patients rely on alternative remedies, following recommendations made in pharmacies or herbalist shops, while a minority of patients (about 25%) use medical treatments. The goal of biofeedback therapy for constipation is to train a patient’s mind to regulate the function of their anorectum. Unfortunately, despite having a response rate of between 70 and 80% when used to treat constipation, biofeedback therapy is not generally available or recommended by doctors.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-093-4 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1003765 |