Clinical factors associated with the symptoms of constipation in patients with diabetes mellitus: a multicenter study

ConclusionsDiabetic neuropathy, defined as peripheral neuropathy of the lower limbs, was significantly associated with symptoms of constipation. Peripheral neuropathy of the lower limbs is not a direct risk factor for constipation, but may be a useful criterion when assessing whether constipation is associated with DM.
Trial registrationUMIN000022994.

Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 19, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Eiji Yamada, Yulia Namiki, Yuya Takano, Hikaru Takamine, Koji Inazumi, Hiroto Sasaki, Masayo Yamada, Satoshi Ito, Tomoyuki Iwasaki, Naoki Mantani, Taichi Minami, Uru Nezu Osada, Yasuo Terauchi, Atsushi Nakajima Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research