Solutions for Defeating the Negative Impacts of Refractory

Solutions for Defeating the Negative Impacts of Refractory Constipation

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Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Joy Liu, MD For patients with refractory constipation, it’s important to evaluate the psychological impact of these symptoms. Unfortunately, this disorder can easily affect a patient’s quality of life and keep them from doing their normal routine. So what treatment options can help alleviate some of the burden? Dive in with Dr. Peter Buch as he speaks with Dr. Joy Liu, Instructor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern.

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