Constipation (Adults)

Management of constipation in adults.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GastroenterologyGeneral Practice

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Constipation
National
CKS: Constipation Management in Adults
National
European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility Guidelines on Functional Constipation
National
Management of Constipation in Adult Palliative Care Patients
National
NICE guideline [NG12]
National
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Guideline 144
National
Clinical Practice Guideline: Physical Therapy Management of Functional Constipation in Adults
Local
Constipation | Topic | NICE
Local
NICE CKS Constipation (Adults)
Local
NICE CKS Constipation (Adults)
Local