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Diagnostic/treatment algorithm for constipation. CBC = complete blood count; GI = gastrointestinal; IBD = inflammatory bowel disease; IBS = irritable bowel syndrome; TSH = thyroid-stimulating hormone. Modified from Hunt R, Lacy B. Diagnosis and management of chronic constipation in the primary care setting. Intern Med World Rep. 2004;1(suppl):3-23 with permission from Ascend Media Healthcare.
