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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2013; 19(45): 8247-8251
Published online Dec 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i45.8247
Published online Dec 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i45.8247
Table 2 Rome III criteria
| 1 Straining at defaecation on at least 1/4 of occasions. |
| 2 Stools that are lumpy/hard on at least 1/4 of occasions. |
| 3 Sensation of incomplete evacuation on at least 1/4 of occasions. |
| 4 Manual manoeuvres to facilitate at least 25% of defalcations. |
| 5 Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage at least 25% of defalcations. |
| 6 Fewer than 3 bowel movements a week. |
- Citation: Thayalasekeran S, Ali H, Tsai HH. Novel therapies for constipation. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(45): 8247-8251
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i45/8247.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i45.8247