DB32.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Slow transit constipation

Description

Slow transit constipation (STC) typically involves the unusually slow passage of luminal contents through the large intestine. This can lead to chronic problems, such as constipation and uncontrollable soiling and could require colectomy.

Index terms

  • Slow transit constipation
  • Colonic inertia
  • STC - [slow-transit constipation]

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DB32.0 – Pseudo-obstruction of colon
  • DB32.2 – Megacolon
  • DB32.3 – Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine
  • DB32.Y – Other specified motility disorders of large intestine
  • DB32.Z – Motility disorders of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Slow transit constipation – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1981595639

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB32: Motility disorders of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system