A Population-Based Study on Bowel Habits in a Korean Community: Prevalence of Functional Constipation and Self-Reported Constipation

Jun, Dae Won; Park, Ho Yong; Lee, Oh Young; Lee, Hang Lak; Yoon, Byung Chul; Choi, Ho Soon; Hahm, Joon Soo; Lee, Min Ho; Lee, Dong Hoo; Kee, Choon Suhk

doi:10.1007/s10620-006-9087-3

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“…20,21 "Constipation" as a symptom has comprehensive meaning depending on the person. It includes various states, such as a sense of insufficient defecation, propulsive force during defecation, sense of barriers of defecation, longer stay in the bathroom, hard stool, and decreased frequency of defecation.…”

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Nationwide Multicenter Study for Overlaps of Common Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Korean Patients With Constipation

Park

Jee

Lee

et al. 2017

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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Background/AimsIn spite of increased concerns about the overlaps among the various functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), studies for the overlap between constipation and other common FGIDs are rare. Therefore, we investigated the patterns of overlaps between constipation and other common FGIDs. Methods This study was designed as a prospective nationwide multi-center questionnaire study using Rome III questionnaires for functional dyspepsia (FD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and functional constipation (FC), as well as various questionnaires about patients' information, degree of symptoms, and quality of life. For the evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), GERD-Q was used. Results From 19 centers, 759 patients with constipation were enrolled. The proportions of FC and IBS subtypes of constipation (IBS-C) were 59.4% and 40.6%, respectively. Among them, 492 (64.8%) showed no overlap. One hundred and thirty-six patients (17.9%) presented overlapping GERD, and 80 patients (10.5%) presented overlapping FD. Fifty one (6.7%) of patients were overlapped by both GERD and FD. Coincidental herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) (P = 0.026) or pulmonary diseases (P = 0.034), reduced fiber intake (P = 0.013), and laxative use (P < 0.001) independently affected the rate of overlaps. These overlapping conditions negatively affected the constipation-associated quality of life, general quality of life, and degree of constipation. ConclusionsThe overlap of GERD or FD was common in patients with constipation. Coincidental HNP or pulmonary diseases, reduced fiber intake, and laxatives use were found to be independent associated factors for overlapping common FGIDs in Korean patients with constipation.

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Nationwide Multicenter Study for Overlaps of Common Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Korean Patients With Constipation

Park

Jee

Lee

et al. 2017

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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“…CC prevalence ranges between 2.6% and 30.7%, as indicated by some studies (4)(5)(6)(7)(8) , highlighting the female and old age as associated factors (4) . In order to provide recommendations for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of CC, and from a systematic review of literature conducted by experts from across the region, the Latin American Consensus of Chronic Constipation was published in November 2005, which points out that there are few epidemiological studies on the subject in Latin America (6).…”

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Prevalence of self-reported constipation in adults from the general population

Schmidt

Santos

Domansky

et al. 2015

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of self-reported constipation and associated factors in the general population of a Brazilian city. Method: Secondary analysis of an epidemiological study, population-based, cross-sectional study, about bowel habits of Brazilian population. A total of 2,162 individuals were interviewed using two instruments: sociodemographic data and the adapted and validated Brazilian version of the "Bowel Function in the Community" tool. Results: There was a prevalence of 25.2% for the selfreported constipation, 37.2% among women and 10.2% among men. Stroke and old age were associated with constipation in the three statistical models used. Conclusion: The prevalence found showed to be similar to the findings in the literature, although some associated factors obtained here have never been investigated.

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“…1 In the survey administered to Asians, the prevalence of chronic constipation was reported as 15-23% of female respondents and 11% of male respondents 2,3 and the prevalence of self-reported constipation was 16.5% in the general population and 9.2% of 'functional constipation' according to the Rome II criteria. 4 Constipation substantially affects the quality of life in that 70% of respondents feel its disruption to their day-to-day activities. 5 Chronic constipation can be primary or secondary to other medical conditions, including neurological, metabolic, or endocrine diseases.…”

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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Korea, 2015 Revised Edition

Shin

Jung

Lee

et al. 2016

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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The Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility first published guidelines for chronic constipation in 2005 and was updated in 2011. Although the guidelines were updated using evidence-based process, they lacked multidisciplinary participation and did not include a diagnostic approach for chronic constipation. This article includes guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation to realistically fit the situation in Korea and to be applicable to clinical practice. The guideline development was based upon the adaptation method because research evidence was limited in Korea, and an organized multidisciplinary group carried out systematical literature review and series of evidence-based evaluations. Six guidelines were selected using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE) II process. A total 37 recommendations were adopted, including 4 concerning the definition and risk factors of chronic constipation, 8 regarding diagnoses, and 25 regarding treatments. The guidelines are intended to help primary physicians and general health professionals in clinical practice in Korea, to provide the principles of medical treatment to medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals, and to help patients for choosing medical services based on the information. These guidelines will be updated and revised periodically to reflect new diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

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A Population-Based Study on Bowel Habits in a Korean Community: Prevalence of Functional Constipation and Self-Reported Constipation

Cited by 110 publications

References 27 publications

Nationwide Multicenter Study for Overlaps of Common Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Korean Patients With Constipation

Nationwide Multicenter Study for Overlaps of Common Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Korean Patients With Constipation

Prevalence of self-reported constipation in adults from the general population

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Korea, 2015 Revised Edition

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