Constipaçäo intestinal funcional / Functional intestinal constipation

ABSTRACT

The intestinal constipation is not a disease but a clinical manifestation and one of the most frequent gastrointestinal problem. It is a functional disorder very frequent particulary amongst womwn. The etiology cam be a metabolic disturbance, an organic disturbance, a problem with the colon innervation or can be related with the drugs use. The treatment is composed by behavioural measures and a therapeutic approach. The former may be divided in substances that increase the fecal bolus, lubricants, osmotic agents and laxatives. The treatment should be individualized in a case per case basis (au)