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A recent study found that a combination of dietary fibers effectively alleviated chronic constipation, enhancing bowel ...

Bananas are often recommended as a digestive-friendly food, but whether they help or worsen constipation depends on several ...

A study led by University of Manchester epidemiologists has revealed which opioid painkillers are most likely to be associated with constipation in patients with non-cancer pain. Morphine, oxycodone, ...

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At this year’s PAINWeek Conference in Las Vegas, Salix Pharmaceuticals sponsored an interactive product theater panel to discuss the challenges associated with OIC in clinical practice, how to address ...

Constipation is when you don’t poop as often as usual or strain when you do. It can be caused by a number of things such as a diet without enough fiber or certain medications, but it can also result ...

Oral iron supplements may cause or worsen constipation, by making stools harder. A doctor can advise about supplementary iron and any gastrointestinal side effects. This article explores whether iron ...

A 22-year-old student was rushed to London’s King’s College Hospital with suspected appendicitis after days of crippling ...

Antibiotics can cause many side effects. In some cases, this may include constipation. The risk of constipation depends on the specific antibiotic a person takes and other individual risk factors.