Brief Article
Copyright ©2010 Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2010; 16(20): 2542-2548
Published online May 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i20.2542
Table 1 Longo’s ODS score system
ODS-score (0-40)
Defecation frequency1-2 def/1-2 d02 def /wk or 3 def or attempts/d11 def/wk or 4 def or attempts/d2< 1 def/wk or > 4 def or attempts/d3
Straining
IntensityNo, light0Moderate1Intensive2
ExtensionShort time1Prolonged2
Sensation of inco-mplete evacuationNever0 ≤ 1 time/wk12 times/wk2> 2 times/wk3
Recto/perineal pain/discomfortNever0 ≤ 1 time/wk12 times/wk2> 2 times/wk3
Activity reduction per weekNever0< 25% of activity225%-50% of activity4> 50% of activity6
LaxativesNever0< 25% of def125%-50% of def3> 50% of def5Always7
Enemas01357
Digitation01357