If you have frequent constipation, try a new pooping position to see if it helps. If it feels uncomfortable at first, stick with it for at least a week before you decide if it makes a difference ...

An NHS doctor has recommended eating a certain fruit twice a day to ease potentially painful bloating and constipation. According to the expert this tasty food has been proven in studies to ...

Prucalopride was safe and effective in increasing the frequency of complete spontaneous bowel movements in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation, regardless of age, BMI or renal function, ...

More recently, evidence-based medicine has provided clinicians with the opportunity to make treatment decisions based on high-quality clinical evidence.

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Approximately one-third of children with functional constipation will demonstrate behavioral difficulties related to their symptoms. The treatment for functional constipation is different for adults ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression ...

Constipation is a condition in which a person has fewer than three bowel movements a week or difficulty passing stools. Having bathroom issues can affect your life in many ways and you’re not ...

Common gastrointestinal issues include diarrhea, constipation, or heartburn, and you may need gluten-free options for symptom relief. The Food and Drug Administration notes that most oral medications ...

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