Survey of laxative use by adults with self‐defined constipation in South America and Asia: a comparison of six countries

Wald, Arnold; Mueller–Lissner, Stefan; Kamm, Michael A.; Hinkel, Ulrika; Richter, Erika; Schuijt, Chris; Mandel, Kenneth G.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2009.04169.x

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“…Differences in prevalence among Asian countries have also been previously reported using SD criteria. 1 Furthermore, the higher prevalence rates of CC in female versus male subjects in the current study is consistent with those in North America, Europe, and Oceania. 20,21 The symptoms of CC are unpleasant and have an adverse effect on patients' QoL.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…The estimated prevalence of self-defined (SD) constipation in Asia (South Korea, China, and Indonesia) is 15-23% in women and approximately 11% in men. 1 However, difficulty still exists in recognizing and establishing a diagnosis of CC. 2 In a study of the Rome I diagnostic criteria, 66% of subjects with self-perceived CC and 71% of subjects with slow colonic transit times failed to meet the criteria.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Assessment of the Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association Chronic Constipation Criteria: An Asian Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

Gwee

Bergmans

Kim

et al. 2017

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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confidence: 77%

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confidence: 99%

Assessment of the Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association Chronic Constipation Criteria: An Asian Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

Gwee

Bergmans

Kim

et al. 2017

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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“…In 2 related global surveys, the prevalence of self-defined constipation in Asia (represented by South Korea, China and Indonesia) was estimated to be 15-23% in women and about 11% in men1,2 In comparison, the same survey found a lower prevalence in Germany, Italy and the UK for both women (7-11%) and men (< 5%). In China, the health-related quality of life scores for community subjects with (against those without) CC were poorer across all domains 3.…”

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confidence: 98%

Primary Care Management of Chronic Constipation in Asia: The ANMA Chronic Constipation Tool

Gwee¹,

Ghoshal²,

Gonlachanvit³

et al. 2013

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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Chronic constipation (CC) may impact on quality of life. There is substantial patient dissatisfaction; possible reasons are failure to recognize underlying constipation, inappropriate dietary advice and inadequate treatment. The aim of these practical guidelines intended for primary care physicians, and which are based on Asian perspectives, is to provide an approach to CC that is relevant to the existing health-care infrastructure. Physicians should not rely on infrequent bowel movements to diagnose CC as many patients have one or more bowel movement a day. More commonly, patients present with hard stool, straining, incomplete feeling, bloating and other dyspeptic symptoms. Physicians should consider CC in these situations and when patients are found to use laxative containing supplements. In the absence of alarm features physicians may start with a 2-4 week therapeutic trial of available pharmacological agents including osmotic, stimulant and enterokinetic agents. Where safe to do so, physicians should consider regular (as opposed to on demand dosing), combination treatment and continuous treatment for at least 4 weeks. If patients do not achieve satisfactory response, they should be referred to tertiary centers for physiological evaluation of colonic transit and pelvic floor function. Surgical referral is a last resort, which should be considered only after a thorough physiological and psychological evaluation.

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“…Estimates of the prevalence of constipation range from 10% to 15% in North America. 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.…”

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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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Survey of laxative use by adults with self‐defined constipation in South America and Asia: a comparison of six countries

Abstract: SUMMARY BackgroundIn contrast to the US and Europe, prevalence and laxative use for self-defined constipation among adults was previously reported to be unassociated with age among adults in South Korea and Brazil.

Cited by 58 publications

References 31 publications

Assessment of the Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association Chronic Constipation Criteria: An Asian Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

Assessment of the Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association Chronic Constipation Criteria: An Asian Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

Primary Care Management of Chronic Constipation in Asia: The ANMA Chronic Constipation Tool

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

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