"Too little fibre in the diet, less physical activity and dehydration are the principal causes," she explains. "However, in ...

Constipation is something most of us experience from time to time, but new research has suggested more children could be suffering from the uncomfortable issue. NHS admissions data, as reported by ...

Lubiprostone is FDA-approved for the treatment of adults with functional constipation and also for women with IBS-C. Its safety has not been evaluated for men with IBS-C. The ACG guidelines recommend ...

There are many foods that can help to relieve constipation, a condition that makes it challenging to regularly pass stools.

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 ...

You can help reduce symptoms of constipation by making a few tweaks to your diet. Ready to make going #2 a more pleasant experience? We spoke with two registered dietitians who explained why navy ...

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