Compared to the Rome II criteria, the Rome III criteria
have very high sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value
Table 1 (Continued)
Patient questionnaire
c) every other day
d) twice a week
e) once a week
12. Do you have a feeling of incomplete emptying after bowel movements? Yes No
13. Do the symptoms listed in question 9 decrease after bowel movements? Yes No
14. Do you use any medications to relieve constipation, such as lubricants or osmotic laxatives?
a) occasionally
b) often
c) regularly
Yes No
15. What amounts of the following products do you eat/drink?
a) fruit and vegetables
b) cereals
c) dairy products
d) meat
e) liquids
A
lot
Some Not
much
16. How do you assess your physical activity level?
a) low
b) average
c) high
17. What medicines do you take regularly?
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80.65%, 100% and 100%, respectively