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Patient Video - Ruby’s story: What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?

Ruby describes her experiences with various diagnostic tests for her chronic constipation.

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Section: Ruby's Story
How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
1. How has chronic constipation affected your life? What symptoms do you experience?
What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
2. What diagnostic tests have you had for your constipation?
What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
3. What successes and challenges have you had with constipation treatments?
What has been the biggest challenge for you with your constipation?
4. What has been the biggest challenge for you with your constipation?
What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?
5. What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with constipation?

Other Sections in this Module:

Andreas' Story

Andreas' Story

Anne's Story

Anne's Story

Other Modules:

IBS-C

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

Chronic Constipation

Chronic Constipation (CC)

OIC

Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

Dyssynergic Defecation

Dyssynergic Defecation (DD)

 

This educational activity has been developed by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Takeda.

This website is part of the Animated Patient® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.