Certain foods like whole grains and vegetables can help with constipation immediately. Foods to avoid when you're constipated, in contrast, include those that are low in fiber. It's also important ...

The drug works by slowing down movement in the bowel and decreasing the amount of fluid passing through the digestive system (via MedlinePlus). Due to the way the drug works, one of the more common ...

I thank my colleagues for their interesting correspondence. Chronic constipation is a very “old” topic that has been the subject of countless hypotheses—many unproved, some proved, and ...

Diet and exercise changes, fiber supplements, and the occasional use of laxatives may ease constipation in most cases. However, with chronic constipation, it’s important to talk with a ...

Constipation is no joke—that backed-up feeling can wreak havoc on your well-being. While certain over-the-counter medications offer a quick fix, diet plays a large role in your body’s ...

1. Müller-Lissner SA, Kamm MA, Scarpignato C, Wald A: Myths and misconceptions about chronic constipation. Amer J Gastroenterol 2005; 100: 232–42. MEDLINE 2. Thomas J, Karver S, Cooney GA ...

Definition & facts for constipation. MedlinePlus. Irritable bowel syndrome. MedlinePlus. Rectal prolapse. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Symptoms & causes of ...

Constipation in menopause is not unusual. Hormonal fluctuation, such as lower estrogen and progesterone levels, may affect the digestive tract. Different types of treatment could help promote ...

The carbohydrate helps food move through your digestive system, promoting regularity and helping prevent constipation.

She is the author of Rumbles: A Curious History of the Gut The early 20th century was constipation’s belle époque. Sales of purgatives, tonics, syrups and patent medicines like Carter’s ...

Comparison of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma involving specific sites: A ...