Functional constipation (Rome IV)

Functional constipation is chronic constipation without enough abdominal pain to meet the criteria for IBS. The Rome IV criteria are summarised here in our own words, and are a guide to a positive diagnosis alongside appropriate investigation. See the Rome Foundation for the original criteria.

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Reference

Mearin F, Lacy BE, Chang L, et al. Bowel disorders. Gastroenterology. 2016;150(6):1393-1407.