Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation: new insights, better outcomes? - The Lancet
Laxative therapy remains the foundation of therapy for constipation; newer agents are available for patients not satisfactorily managed with laxatives.
Constipation - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Etiology of Constipation ... Acute constipation suggests an organic cause, whereas chronic constipation may be organic or functional (see table Causes of ...
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Symptoms & Relief | Ada Health
Causes of chronic idiopathic constipation. CIC is most commonly seen in women and older adults. The causes of chronic idiopathic constipation ...
Chronic Constipation | Gastroenterology - University of Utah Health
It teaches you how to have a bowel movement. The therapy trains the nerves and muscles of your abdomen, rectum and anus to work together. It is done with the ...
Chronic Constipation - PA GI - Pennsylvania Gastroenterology
Chronic Constipation · Passing fewer than three stools a week · Having lumpy or hard stools · Straining to have bowel movements · Feeling as though there is a ...
Chronic Constipation | HealthLink BC
What causes it? · Diet, especially if you don't eat enough fruits, vegetables, and fibre. · Not drinking enough fluids. · Not getting enough activity.
Chronic Constipation Program | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
For toilet-trained children who have severe constipation for three or more months, the Chronic Constipation Program can offer support and treatment.
Constipation might be serious. It should not be left untreated.
... chronic constipation that largely interferes with their daily tasks. Chronic constipation may also cause excessive straining and pain to have a bowel movement.
Chronic Constipation - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Wellspect
What is Chronic Constipation? Chronic constipation is referred to as infrequent bowel movements or difficulty in passing stool that persists for more than ...
Chronic Constipation in the United States: Results From a...
Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is characterized by unsatisfactory defecation and difficult or infrequent stools. CIC affects 9%–20% of adults in the ...
Chronic constipation: A critical review - ScienceDirect.com
An alternative approach is to define constipation on the basis of a patient's dissatisfaction with the frequency of defecation and stool passage [1]. This ...
Constipation & Defecation Problems | ACG
Laxatives and stool softeners are sometimes needed if changes in diet are insufficient. Most laxatives are safe for long-term uses, if used appropriately.
Chronic Constipation - MyHealth Alberta
What causes it? · Diet, especially if you don't eat enough fruits, vegetables, and fibre. · Not drinking enough fluids. · Not getting enough activity.
Chronic Constipation | Causes & Treatments - Medstar Health
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem that is characterized by passage of small hard stools. Learn about our diagnostics and treatment options.
Chronic Constipation | Kaiser Permanente
What causes it? · Diet, especially if you don't eat enough fruits, vegetables, and fiber. · Not drinking enough fluids. · Not getting enough activity.
About chronic intractable constipation - Children's Wisconsin
About chronic intractable constipation. This broad term describes a disorder where constipation symptoms do not respond to standard laxative therapy, dietary ...
Foods for Constipation | Johns Hopkins Medicine
For chronic constipation, consider consulting with a dietitian who can help you create a more fiber-rich, long-term eating plan. A typical approach works up ...
Chronic Constipation Diagnosis | Stanford Health Care
How Do We Diagnose Chronic Constipation? · Complete blood count to look for signs of anemia and infections · Electrolyte and kidney function panel to look for ...
Chronic Constipation: Is a Nutritional Approach Reasonable? - MDPI
The authors conclude that kiwifruit, prunes, and psyllium improve constipation symptoms in patients with CC. Additionally, fig paste, in a study ...
Chronic constipation: A critical review - Digestive and Liver Disease
Patients with chronic constipation should undergo careful clinical evaluation including a rectal examination to identify those who require additional tests to ...