Treatments increase fluid in the intestines and stimulate bowel movements Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome ...

Half of patients who use over-the-counter drugs for constipation say they do not use them as recommended, and many do not discuss their problem with their physician, a new survey finds. Constipation ...

Linzess is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It works by increasing fluid in the intestines and ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle ...

Despite patients' widespread acknowledgment of their recurring or chronic constipation, their knowledge of prescription and therapy options are low, according to a new report by Phreesia. The ...

Travel constipation, or vacation constipation, happens when you suddenly find yourself unable to poop according to your regular schedule, whether it’s for a day or two or longer. Constipation can ...

Tokyo: A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, ...

Constipation, passing fewer than three stools per week, can be painful and may affect your lower back and your abdomen. It’s important to seek medical care for lasting constipation to determine the ...

Obstipation is a severe form of constipation that results in a person being unable to have a bowel movement. Constipation is when a person has stools that are infrequent and difficult to pass.

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