constipation

MANAGING CHRONIC CONSTIPATION

My patient has tried Movicol, fibre and stimulant laxatives. What’s next? Chronic constipation is a very common presentation in general practice. First line therapy typically includes dietary fibre optimisation, osmotic laxatives (like Movicol) and stimulant laxatives. There is a subset of patients however, who will remain symptomatic despite these measures.  If constipation persists despite appropriate […] Read more...