Aspects of functional constipation : a trial of an opioid antagonist as a treatment and an investigation of the colonic microbiota associated with the illness

INTRODUCTION Functional constipation (FC) is a common condition which affects patients’ quality of life (QoL), is of uncertain pathophysiology, and is poorly treated. The aims of this research were to conduct a randomised, placebo-controlled trial investigating an opiate antagonist (Naloxone - Nalco...

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Main Author: Bignell, Mark
Published: University of East Anglia 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.665957