The prevalence of constipation at admission and after one week of palliative care: a multicenter study.

CONCLUSION: Constipation is present in approximately two-thirds of patients, and is principally associated with dehydration and the use of benzodiazepines. Patients with normal bowel function at initial assessment may see a worsening in their condition a week later due to lack of prevention or subsequent under-treatment. PMID: 28728515 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Medical Research and Opinion)

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