Effective of education on quality of life and constipation severity in patients with primary constipation

Constipation is an important health problem because it is frequently seen in the community and it impairs quality of life [1]. Constipation has no exact definition. Clinically, constipation is defined according to the Rome II and III criteria as a complex of at least two symptoms, including infrequent bowel movements (typically 25% of bowel movements), a subjective sensation of hard stools, and incomplete bowel evacuation [2]. When there is no underlying reason, the diagnosis of primary or idiopathic constipation is established.
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