Idiopathic Constipation: Current Understandings and Treatment Approaches

Chronic idiopathic constipation treatments range from prescription drugs or as-needed stimulant laxatives to pelvic floor evaluation and a vibrating colon capsule. Eric Shah, MD, MBA, discusses key takeaways from recent literature, including the application of new AGA/ACG joint guidelines.

Chronic idiopathic constipation is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Eric Shah, MD, MBA highlights key takeaways from a nationwide survey.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Prevalence and Burden in the US

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

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Chronic idiopathic constipation is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Eric Shah, MD, MBA highlights key takeaways from a nationwide survey.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Constipation and IBS-C: Patient-Focused Approaches

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

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Chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome can include many of the same symptoms. Eric Shah, MD, MBA discusses diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Constipation and IBS-C: Patient-Focused Approaches

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

Journal Scan

3 Min Read

Chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome can include many of the same symptoms. Eric Shah, MD, MBA discusses diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: New Consideration, Old Therapies

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

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Historical treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation may be effective but lack evidence to modern standards. Eric Shah, MD, MBA discusses barriers to research.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: New Consideration, Old Therapies

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

Journal Scan

3 Min Read

Historical treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation may be effective but lack evidence to modern standards. Eric Shah, MD, MBA discusses barriers to research.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

A Vibrating Colon Capsule to Treat Chronic Constipation?

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

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Chronic constipation treatment now includes an FDA-approved vibrating device. Eric Shah, MD, MBA discusses the evidence and potential applications.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

A Vibrating Colon Capsule to Treat Chronic Constipation?

Eric Shah, MD, MBA

Journal Scan

2 Min Read

Chronic constipation treatment now includes an FDA-approved vibrating device. Eric Shah, MD, MBA discusses the evidence and potential applications.