
Summary of Questionnaire Items in Patient-reported Outcome Measures Measuring Constipation Symptoms
Questionnaire items | n (out of 18) | % |
---|---|---|
Overall rating for constipation | 4 | 22.2 |
Abdominal symptoms | ||
Pain | 10 | 55.6 |
Bloating | 10 | 55.6 |
Discomfort | 6 | 33.3 |
Gas | 3 | 16.7 |
Cramping | 2 | 11.1 |
Distention | 1 | 5.6 |
Fullness | 1 | 5.6 |
Pressure during defecation | 1 | 5.6 |
Bowel movement-related symptoms | ||
Incomplete evacuation | 14 | 77.8 |
Frequency | 13 | 72.2 |
Straining | 13 | 72.2 |
Inability to pass | 7 | 38.9 |
Ease/pain during bowel movement | 5 | 27.8 |
Urgency | 2 | 11.1 |
Attempts a day | 1 | 5.6 |
Lack of urge | 1 | 5.6 |
Stool-related symptoms | ||
Consistency | 14 | 77.8 |
Amount | 3 | 16.7 |
Anal/rectal symptoms | ||
Pain | 4 | 22.1 |
Bleeding | 2 | 11.1 |
Anus blockage | 2 | 11.1 |
Burning | 1 | 5.6 |
Fullness/pressure | 1 | 5.6 |
Pruritus ani | 1 | 5.6 |
Others | ||
Use of laxatives/enemas | 9 | 50.0 |
Use of digital manoeuvres | 8 | 44.4 |
Time spent in toilet | 5 | 27.8 |
History (duration of constipation) | 4 | 22.2 |
Lack of appetite | 1 | 5.6 |
Changes to diet | 1 | 5.6 |