Squeezing the glans penis: a possible maneuver for improving the defecation process and preventing constipation.

摘要

Constipation is a prevalent medical disorder. Its prevalence is estimated to range from 2% to 28% which imposes a large burden on patients and society. A frequency of less than three stools per week has therefore been widely used to define constipation [1-3].There are different routes to treat constipation including: laxatives, psychological therapy, and biofeedback. Usually constipated patients have mild-moderate symptoms and are self-treated . So an easy and safe way to overcome this problem has important value.