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Bethesda, MD) for the treatment of chronic, idiopathic constipation in adults. In 2008, the FDA approved lubiprostone (Amitiza ®) for the treatment of constipation-predominant IBS in women ≥18 ...

In severe cases, excessive straining due to constipation can cause blood clotting, increasing the risk of heart attacks and ...

Older adults may need help taking medications, keeping their genitals or anus clean, drinking enough fluids, and incorporating other lifestyle changes. You can often manage constipation or UTIs at ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect ...

Background: We aimed to review the literature regarding the epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania and the associated prevalence/risk factors. Methods: Two reviewers performed PubMed ...

Schizophrenia and major depressive disorder (MDD) may be genetically associated with increased risk for constipation but only the latter association appears to be clinically significant, according to ...

Overall, scientific evidence suggests that probiotics can be a valuable tool in preventing gut diseases and improving ...

Mumbai, Jan 23 (PTI) Nearly 22 per cent of country’s adult population suffers from constipation and Kolkata tops the charts with 28 per cent respondents suffering from it, a survey said.