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American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: Guidelines on constipation

Algorithm 1. Diagnostic algorithm for refractory constipation. R/O, rule out.

Algorithm 1. Diagnostic algorithm for refractory constipation. R/O, rule out.
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Algorithm 2. Treatment algorithm for normal- and slow-transit constipation. MOM, milk of magnesia; PEG, polyethylene glycol; p.r.n., as needed.

Algorithm 2. Treatment algorithm for normal- and slow-transit constipation. MOM, milk of magnesia; PEG, polyethylene glycol; p.r.n., as needed.
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Algorithm 3. Algorithm for pelvic floor dysfunction and slow-transit constipation. MOM, milk of magnesia; PEG, polyethylene glycol; p.r.n., as needed.

Algorithm 3. Algorithm for pelvic floor dysfunction and slow-transit constipation. MOM, milk of magnesia; PEG, polyethylene glycol; p.r.n., as needed.
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