"Constipation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
| Descriptor ID |
D003248
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.821.150
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1994 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Constipation" by people in Profiles.
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Exploring the characteristics and most bothersome symptoms in MECP2 duplication syndrome to pave the path toward developing parent-oriented outcome measures. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2022 08; 10(8):e1989.
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms Profile in Pediatric Patients With Gastroparesis Compared to Healthy Controls. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 08 01; 75(2):151-158.
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Association between stool consistency and clinical variables among infants with cystic fibrosis: Findings from the BONUS study. J Cyst Fibros. 2022 09; 21(5):830-836.
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Opioid-Induced Constipation: Cost Impact of Approved Medications in the Emergency Department. Adv Ther. 2022 05; 39(5):2178-2191.
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Constipation in the period of limited isolation during COVID-19 pandemic. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2022 Feb; 68(2):196-201.
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Reducing Opioid-Induced Constipation Post-Cardiac Surgery: An Improvement Project in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. J Nurs Care Qual. 2022 Jul-Sep 01; 37(3):213-217.
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First-Dose Efficacy of Methylnaltrexone in Patients with Severe Medical Illness and Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Pooled Analysis. J Emerg Med. 2022 02; 62(2):231-239.
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Clinical Reasoning: A 57-Year-Old Man With Stepwise Progressive Paraparesis, Sensory Loss, Urinary Retention, and Constipation. Neurology. 2022 02 01; 98(5):e555-e560.
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United States Healthcare Burden of Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Pain Disorder Hospitalizations from 2002 to 2018. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 07; 34(7):e14288.
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Phase II study of azacitidine with pembrolizumab in patients with intermediate-1 or higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. Br J Haematol. 2021 11; 195(3):378-387.