Table 3 Prevalence of constipation in patients with nondialysis-CKD
From: Constipation in chronic kidney disease: it is time to reconsider
Authors (Year), country | No. of subjects | Age (year) | Renal function | Definition of constipation (Prevalence [%]) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yasuda et al. (2002), Japan [29] | 105 | 59.1 ± 11.9 | Unknown | Meeting 1 and 2, or 3 (59.9) 1. Stool consistency: moderate or severe 2. Straining: always or almost always 3. Bowel movements < 3 times/week |
Ramos et al. (2019), Brazil [30] | 43 | 59.0 ± 13.5 | eGFR 21.3 ± 7.9 mL/min/1.73m2 | Rome III criteria (34.9) BSFS type 1 and 2 (32.6) |