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New updated pathway for chronic constipation patients launched

The Bowel Interest Group has launched an updated edition of its Interactive Treatment Pathway for chronic constipation that has been developed to improve care and reduce costs associated with chronic constipation in the community.

The Bowel Interest Group has launched an updated edition of its Interactive Treatment Pathway for chronic constipation that has been developed to improve care and reduce costs associated with chronic constipation in the community. Constipation is a treatable and manageable condition, but avoidable, unplanned emergency hospital admissions cost the NHS £71 million per year. One on five people are still too embarrassed to talk to their GP about bowel problems, which can cause debilitating physical problems such as chronic pain and urinary tract infections. It can also lead to psychological distress and have a long-term impact on wellbeing and quality of life. The pathway constitutes

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