Prevalence of constipation in adults with obesity class II and III and associated factors

Prevalence of constipation in adults with obesity class II and III and associated factors

Abstract Background Constipation and obesity have common risk factors. However, little is known about the occurrence of constipation in individuals with severe obesity and the associated factors. Objective To evaluate the prevalence of intestinal constipation and its associated factors in adults wit...

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Main Authors: Erika Aparecida Silveira, Annelisa Silva e Alves de Carvalho Santos, Jessivane Nascimento Ribeiro, Matias Noll, Ana Paula dos Santos Rodrigues, Cesar de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Constipation
Dietary habits
Polypharmacy
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Morbid obesity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01806-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01806-5

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