title: [The effect of lifestyle modification on chronic constipation].
abstract: First-line treatment of constipation includes dietary fibre, fluid and exercise. The evidence for these recommendations is, however, scarce. Increased intake of fibre will reduce colonic transit time and improve the frequency and consistency of stools in 50% of patients. Bloating and flatulence are common side effects to highly fermentable fibres. Daily intake of 2 l of water enhances the positive effects of fibre and 30 min. exercise per day also alleviates symptoms. Conservative treatment is usually insufficient and should be supplemented with laxatives or motility enhancing drugs.
authors: Medicinsk Hepatologisk og Gastroenterologisk Afdeling V, Aarhus Universitetshospital. mette.borre@aarhus.rm.dk.
authors: Mette
authors: M
authors: Borre
authors: Niels
authors: N
authors: Qvist
authors: Dennis
authors: D
authors: Raahave
authors: Jonas
authors: J
authors: Worsøe
authors: Jørgen Peter
authors: JP
authors: Ærthøj
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Christensen
authors: Klaus
authors: K
authors: Krogh
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003672:Defecation; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004326:Drinking; D015444:Exercise; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style