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See Latest ArticlesPathophysiology of constipation in the older adult
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 05/09/08
McCrea GL et al. - Dysmotility and pelvic floor dysfunction are important mechanisms associated with constipation. Changes in GI function associated with aging appear to be relatively subtle based on a limited amount of conflicting data. Additional research is warranted on the effects of aging on GI function, as well as on the timing of these changes.
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