Incidence and predictors of new‐onset constipation during acute hospitalisation after stroke

ConclusionsNew‐onset constipation is common among patients admitted for stroke and orthopaedic conditions during acute hospitalisation. The early occurrence, on day 2 of admission, calls for prompt preventive intervention for constipation.

Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - February 6, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S.‐F. Lim, S. Y. Ong, Y. L. Tan, Y. S. Ng, Y. H. Chan, C. Childs Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research