Comprehensive Clinical Management of Constipation and Integrated Strategies

  • Zhe Huang Neuromedical Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang050000, Hebei, China.
Article ID: 184
Keywords: Chronic constipation,Clinical management,Stepped treatment, Integrative medicine, Non-Pharmacological therapy

Abstract

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder with signiffcant impact on quality of life and healthcare systems worldwide. This paper examines current clinical management strategies for constipation, focusing on integrated approaches that combine lifestyle interventions, pharmacological treatments, and emerging therapies. Through analysis of recent guidelines and research evidence, we demonstrate the importance of personalized treatment plans based on pathophysiology classiffcation. The implementation of stepped treatment protocols, emphasizing initial lifestyle modiffcations followed by targeted laxative therapy and specialized interventions for refractory cases, shows improved patient outcomes.

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Published
2026-01-03
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