Constipation: a potential cause of pelvic floor damage?

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Authors

Carlos Amselem

Anicet Puigdollers · Institut de Seguretat Pública de Catalunya

Fernando Azpiroz · Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Carlo Sala

Sebastián Videla · Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

x. fernÃ¡ndez-fraga · Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Peter J. Whorwell

J. R. Malagelada · Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Abstract

Constipation appears to be as important as obstetric trauma in the development of pelvic floor damage. Thus, a more proactive approach to recognizing and treating constipation might significantly reduce the prevalence of this distressing problem.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurogastroenterology & Motility

Volume 22, Issue 2, pp. 150-e48

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2009.01409.x

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