Management of Chronic Constipation in the Elderly / 胃肠病学

ABSTRACT

Chronic constipation is one of the common health problems in the elderly and occurs in the form of primary and secondary constipation. The former is functional and the latter is related to organic diseases and drugs. To understand its etiology,risk factors and complications,the relevant clinical assessment and alarming signs should be attended. The treatment of chronic constipation includes non-pharmacologic,pharmacologic and surgical approaches. It is necessary to practice a three-stage treatment process of chronic constipation in accordance with the situation in China.