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
GI/endoscopy company stock report – March 27, 2015
Shire, Cincinnati Children’s partner to focus on rare disease research
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