Chavarría AJ

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Functional constipation is a common condition in older adult, which generates a field of biopsychosocial problems, where indiscriminate use laxatives and related therapeutic agents, leaving the secondary management and lifestyle modifications importantly this disorder appear to compromise the quality of life.

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