"Constipation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
| Descriptor ID |
D003248
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.821.150
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Constipation" by people in Profiles.
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Self-inserted foreign bodies during COVID-19: two case reports. Hong Kong Med J. 2021 04; 27(2):142-144.
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Impact of delayed transit in severe COVID 19 critical care patients: A retrospective analysis. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2021 May; 45(3):101676.
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Safety and tolerance of enteral nutrition in COVID-19 critically ill patients, a retrospective study. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2021 06; 43:495-500.
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Efficacy of Naldemedine in the Management of Constipation in a Patient with Severe COVID-19 Receiving Mechanical Ventilation. J Palliat Med. 2021 05; 24(5):651-652.
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Probiotics: Versatile Bioactive Components in Promoting Human Health. Medicina (Kaunas). 2020 Aug 27; 56(9).
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A negative fallout of COVID-19 lockdown in Italy: Life-threatening delay in the diagnosis of celiac disease. Dig Liver Dis. 2020 10; 52(10):1092-1093.
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Clinical features and treatment options among Chinese adults with self-reported constipation: An internet-based survey. J Dig Dis. 2019 Aug; 20(8):409-414.
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Effects of Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on Gut Microbiota in Patients with Lactose Intolerance and Persisting Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Cross-Over Study. Nutrients. 2019 Apr 19; 11(4).
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Baseline severe constipation negatively impacts functional outcomes of surgery for deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum: Results of the ENDORE randomized trial. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2019 Oct; 48(8):625-629.
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CT-scan fat halo sign in a patient with abdominal mass and constipation. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2019 Mar; 28(1):9.