Flushing away the poo taboo, together!
What is it that stops us from talking about our digestive health, or poo, as openly as we’d talk about having a cold, a headache or back pain? After all, our poo is an indication...
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6th June 2019
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Doctors and the public are at odds over the symptoms of constipation, leaving some people without the advice or treatment they need, researchers say.
Researchers at King’s College London say a new definition for constipation is needed, based on patient experiences.
Constipation is a common symptom, affecting around one in seven people. It refers to a difficulty opening the bowels – but the way it is diagnosed varies widely.
The researchers say this list of six groups of symptoms could help form a new definition of constipation:
Our CEO Julie Harrington said:
“Listening to what patients say is important. Patients are the experts, by experience, and when they come together with specialists, that’s the sweet spot.
Not all constipation is the same, and different people have different symptoms, she added.
Bowel problems are less likely to be picked up than other problems because people wait 6-12 months out of fear and embarrassment.
You have to tune into your body.
We’re taking one more step towards abolishing the taboo surrounding poo.”
Read our patient information on constipation
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