The problem of chronic constipation is complicated by 'myths and misconceptions', according to Müller-Lissner and colleagues. In their recent review, they have examined the quality of evidence ...

Constipation isn’t a topic people like to talk about. But infrequent or dry, difficult bowel movements are a surprisingly common problem. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience this health issue.

Starting Jan. 1, Medicare recipients will see a major change as out-of-pocket prescription drug costs are capped at $2,000 ...

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 ...

Constipation is a pretty common issue in the UK, with one in seven adults experiencing the bowel-based burden at any given ...

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due to chronic constipation. An estimated 15% of people living in the United States experience problems with constipation. It might help to first look at the path your food takes when it’s being ...

You may be suffering from constipation. Calculate the severity of your constipation using Medindia's Chronic Constipation (Severe Constipation) symptom checker.

US researchers have characterized different chronic constipation phenotypes by using a barostat manometric assembly inserted into the colon. “Chronic constipation is a common problem and the ...

Digital rectal exam and clinical history may help on identifying causes of constipation, but more than one mechanism might be involved. Diet and lifestyle modifications are often ineffective to ...