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Table. 3.

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
J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2022;28:376~389 https://doi.org/10.5056/jnm22004
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