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 |