Progress of Research on Pathogenesis and Non-surgical Treatment of Chronic Constipation / 胃肠病学

ABSTRACT

Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal disease and the pathophysiology is complicate and multifactorial. The course of chronic constipation is prolonged and repeated, which influences the physical and mental health, resulting in economic burden, and affecting the quality of life. This review summarized the pathogenesis of chronic constipation, as well as the recent advances in non ⁃ surgical treatment approaches, including non ⁃ pharmacological intervention, pharmacological treatment, lifestyle adjustment and psychological intervention, so as to provide a basis for the clinical management of chronic constipation.