More opioids, more constipation? Evaluation of longitudinal total oral opioid consumption and self-reported constipation in patients with cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04996-7
Abstract: Purpose Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a distressing physical symptom for patients with cancer taking opioids. Total opioid consumption may contribute to developing worsening OIC-related symptoms. We completed a retrospective analysis examining the association of total… read more here.
Keywords: patients cancer; opioid consumption; reported constipation; cancer ... See more keywords
Clinical features and treatment options among Chinese adults with self‐reported constipation: An internet‐based survey
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12792
Abstract: We aimed to investigate the clinical features, precipitating factors, bowel habits, bothersome symptoms and treatment strategies of individuals in China with self‐reported constipation. read more here.
Keywords: self reported; features treatment; clinical features; reported constipation ... See more keywords