Differentiation of functional constipation and constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome based on Rome III criteria: a population-based study

Summary Background While the Rome III classification recognises functional constipation ( FC ) and constipation predominant IBS (IBS‐C) as distinct disorders, recent evidence has suggested that these disorders are difficult to separate in clinical practice. Aim To identify whether clinical and lifestyle factors differentiate Rome III ‐defined IBS ‐C from FC based on gastrointestinal symptoms and lifestyle characteristics. Method 3260 people...