Oct 23, 2023 · Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a health condition in which you experience chronic symptoms of constipation, but healthcare providers can't identify a cause through standard diagnostic tests.

Apr 8, 2024 · Chronic idiopathic constipation is a bowel condition that lasts a long time and without an apparent cause. Symptoms can include passing stool infrequently, pain or difficulty when passing a bowel movement, and dry or hard stools.

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common functional bowel disorder characterized by difficult, infrequent, and/or incomplete defecation. It has a great impact on the quality of life and on health care system and represents a heavy economic burden.

Idiopathic constipation is a very severe condition that calls for high doses of laxatives or medications, rectal enemas and sometimes surgery. Idiopathic constipation can be managed, but not cured. What Are the Symptoms of Idiopathic Constipation?

Jan 23, 2023 · Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) is defined as the chronic presence of these symptoms. It is called idiopathic because the cause of this type of constipation is unknown and it is not...

Jan 13, 2023 · Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common disorder associated with significant impairment in quality of life. This clinical practice guideline, jointly developed by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, aims to inform clinicians and patients by providing evidence-based practice ...

Nov 12, 2021 · Chronic idiopathic constipation causes infrequent, hard stools without a known cause. Learn with Ada about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Mar 27, 2019 · Chronic idiopathic constipation is a functional bowel disorder characterized by difficult, infrequent, and/or incomplete defecation, affecting 35 million adult Americans, resulting in more...

Chronic idiopathic (of unknown cause) constipation is a persistent condition that mainly affects females and older adults and is characterized by infrequent, hard, and lumpy stools that are extremely difficult to pass.

Chronic idiopathic constipation treatments range from prescription drugs or as-needed stimulant laxatives to pelvic floor evaluation and a vibrating colon capsule. Eric Shah, MD, MBA, discusses key takeaways from recent literature, including the application of new AGA/ACG joint guidelines.