Chronic functional constipation especially among older people is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disease worldwide (1,2). The conventional medical management of chronic constipation includes laxatives. However, about 50% of patients are… Click to show full abstract
Chronic functional constipation especially among older people is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disease worldwide (1,2). The conventional medical management of chronic constipation includes laxatives. However, about 50% of patients are unsatisfied with their typical treatment (3).
               
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