title: [Chronic Constipation: A Geriatric Syndrome with Urological Implications].
abstract: Chronic constipation, faecal and urinary incontinence are a geriatric syndrome. Chronic constipation is particularly important for the field of urology as it may be considered to trigger urological incontinence problems. Both chronic constipation and urinary incontinence are age-dependent symptoms, which are associated with a significant impact on quality of life. Chronic constipation must be taken into consideration during the diagnostic work-up and treatment of urinary incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Marienhospital/Geriatrie Bottrop.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Füsgen
authors.affiliation: Universität Witten/Herdecke.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wiedemann
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D013577:Syndrome; D053201:Urinary Bladder, Overactive / Q000209:etiology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology