Bristol Stool Form Scale
Rome III Criteria for Functional Constipation*
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- Must include ≥2 of the following:
- Straining during ≥25% of defecations
- Lumpy or hard stools in ≥25% of defecations
- Sensation of incomplete evacuation for ≥25% of defecations
- Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage for ≥25% of defecations
- Manual maneuvers to facilitate ≥25% of defecations (eg, digital evacuation,
- support of the pelvic floor)
- <3 defecations per week
- Loose stools are rarely present without the use of laxatives
- There are insufficient criteria for irritable bowel syndrome
*Criteria fulfilled for the last 3 months with symptom onset ≥6 months prior to diagnosis.
Source: Longstreth GF, Thompson WG, Chey WD, Houghton LA, Mearin F, Spiller RC. Functional bowel
disorders. Gastroenterology. 2006;130(5):1480-1491.