In those not responding to conservative treatment, the approach needs to be tailored addressing all comorbid conditions. In the adult population, the management of constipation continues to evolve ...

Hard stool happens when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. This commonly occurs with constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Common causes include ...

Bisacodyl may be superior to prescription medications for Δ b in the number of SBM/week in CIC. Fifty per cent of patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) are not completely satisfied with ...

Treatment depends on the specific cause ... If the exact cause of chronic constipation isn’t known, it’s called chronic idiopathic constipation. No matter the cause, straining to poop when ...

the patient series was too small to have allowed valid statistical conclusions to be drawn regarding any possible effects of patient age on treatment. The results of our study appear to confirm ...

According to MV Ramana, CEO Branded Markets (India and Emerging Markets) at Dr Reddy's, BixiBat shows promising results in clinical trials, establishing it as a breakthrough in chronic constipation ...

The relationship between the stress response, stressors, and constipation has many layers. This article explains the physical ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can damage the lining of your ...

Treatment of chronic constipation based on identifying the underlying pathophysiology is generally successful with targeted therapy. The aims of this review are to discuss targeted therapy for chronic ...