Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Publication Date: May 19, 2023
Key Points
Key Points
- Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common clinical diagnosis that affects approximately 8%–12% of the US population.
- Nonpharmacological therapies often represent the initial steps in management and may include dietary recommendations (such as increased fluid intake and increased dietary fiber) and behavioral changes (such as exercise). Pharmacological treatment may include the use of over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), secretagogues, or prokinetic agents.
- A significant proportion of patients with CIC are not satisfied with their treatment and may use multiple OTC medications, followed by prescription medications before they have improvement in their symptoms.
Treatment
...Treatment...
...Fiber...
...n 1In adults with CIC, the panel suggests the us...
...Osmo...
...endation 2In adults with CIC, the panel...
...ommendation 3In adults with CIC, the pa...
...ecommendation 4In adults with CIC w...
...Stimulant lax...
...mendation 5In adults with CIC, the panel re...
...6In adults with CIC, the panel suggests the use o...
...Secretagogu...
...In adults with CIC who do not respond to OTC agen...
...8In adults with CIC who do not respond...
...ion 9In adults with CIC who do not re...
...Sero...
...commendation 10In adults with CIC who...
...mentation considerations are based on the...
...iew of Interventions for the Pharmacological Mana...