Suzanne Rose
Editor

2014

A Practical Approach to Diagnosis
and Treatment

Constipation is a very common symptom and although it rarely leads to decreased quantity of life, constipation can have a major impact on the quality of one’s life. Contrary to some common misperceptions, not all constipation can be attributed to the same etiology or pathophysiology. Sometimes individuals may experience constipation on a limited basis due to a lifestyle change (like a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back in 110° weather!)…