In 2011, emergency department visits for constipation cost $1.6 billion, according to a Business Insider report.
In 2006, there were 497,034 ED visits for constipation. That number rose 42 percent in 2011 to 703,391 visits, according to the report. The average cost for such a visit in 2006 was $1,500. The cost rose to $2,300 in 2011.
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Number of ED visits for constipation on the rise
In 2011, emergency department visits for constipation cost $1.6 billion, according to a Business Insider report.
http://www.businessinsider.com/r-constipation-emergencies-on-the-rise-2015-3
In 2006, there were 497,034 ED visits for constipation. That number rose 42 percent in 2011 to 703,391 visits, according to the report. The average cost for such a visit in 2006 was $1,500. The cost rose to $2,300 in 2011.
More articles on gastroenterology:
Boston Scientific CEO says medical device tax hinders industry
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/boston-scientific-ceo-says-medical-device-tax-hinders-industry.html
GI/endoscopy company stock report – March 27, 2015
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/gi-endoscopy-company-stock-report-march-27-2015.html
Shire, Cincinnati Children's partner to focus on rare disease research
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/shire-cincinnati-children-s-partner-to-focus-on-rare-disease-research.html
