Characterization of ulcerative colitis-associated constipation syndrome (proximal constipation): Proximal constipation in ulcerative colitis

Background The syndrome of constipation with other abdominal symptoms (“proximal constipation”) in ulcerative colitis (UC) is commonly recognized by practitioners but is poorly described, with no recognized definition and little understanding with regard to prevalence and effect of therapies on disease outcomes. This study aimed to address these issues in a cross‐sectional, consecutive series of patients with UC.