The impact of opioid analgesics on the gastrointestinal tract function and the current management possibilities
Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OIBD) comprises gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, gastro-oesophageal reflux, delayed digestion, abdominal pain, bloating, hard stool and incomplete evacuation that significantly deteriorate patients’ quality of life and comp...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3687404/ |