Obesity Is Associated with Altered Rectal Sensitivity in Chronic Constipation

CONCLUSION: Obesity was independently associated with altered rectal sensitivity among patients with CC. Altered rectal sensation may play an important role in CC among patients with obesity. Anorectal physiology testing should be considered to understand the pathophysiology and guide management.PMID:38184499 | DOI:10.1007/s10620-023-08246-z

Source: Anal Sci - January 6, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Nayna A Lodhia Brent Hiramoto Laura Horton Alison H Goldin Christopher C Thompson Walter W Chan Source Type: research