Constipation (Adults)

Management of constipation in adults.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 August 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