Studies of gut microbiota and contractility help deal with chronic constipation

(Kazan Federal University) Chronic constipation (CC) remains a serious medical and social problem because the complexity of diagnosis, the lack of a single approach to treatment, and unsatisfactory treatment results. The causes of constipation are varied - from the abnormal anatomical structure of the large intestine and its location in the abdominal cavity to impaired neurohumoral regulation of its motility, endocrine pathology, psychogenic factors, poor nutrition, as well as a combination of these factors.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news