Chronic constipation is a major global health problem affecting millions of people, particularly in the developed world. Although laxative treatments have been available for many years, there are still many patients who develop chronic constipation. This book includes sixteen chapters from international experts that bring together all the information that physicians need to provide current best practice in management, as well as highlighting the exciting new areas of research in drugs and neuromodulation that have the potential to significantly improve treatment of chronic constipation.
