Chronic constipation can be caused by stress, a lack of water, or not enough fiber in your diet. It may also be from pain medications, a blockage in your colon, nerve damage, and pelvic muscle issues.

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCED A STUDY ON A VIBRATING CAPSULE THAT COULD TREAT CHRONIC, CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. WELL, THE TRIALS TO THIS NEW DRUG FREE TREATMENT OPTION ARE PIONEERED BY. DOCTOR BRIAN ...

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 ...

The marketing authorization was supported by data from a pivotal clinical trial in 312 patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. The orally-administered, drug-free capsule, Vibrant ®, has ...

People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again.It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about the size of a regular pill — but instead of releasing ...

New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...

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

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 up to ...

The authors make the point that bowel functions in general are associated with a lot of health outcomes. Direct association would be somebody with severe constipation, or the long term can be and ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...