Medical Papers On Constipation

Constipation: Pathophysiology and Current Therapeutic …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28185025/

Initial therapeutic approach to primary constipation, regardless of aetiology, consists of diet and lifestyle changes such as encouraging adequate fluid and fibre intake, regular exercise, and dietary modification. Laxatives are the mainstay of pharmacologic treatment for …

Patient education: Constipation in adults (Beyond the …

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Constipation refers to a change in bowel habits, but it has varied meanings. ... Is associated with any other concerning features such as blood on the toilet paper, …

American Gastroenterological Association Medical …

https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085%2812%2901545-4/fulltext

This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) on constipation. It was …

Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354259

Constipation; Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4059-constipation

Fruits with seeds you can eat, like strawberries, have the most fiber. Bran is a great source of fiber. Eat bran cereal or add bran cereal to other foods, like soup and yogurt. People …

Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/symptoms-causes/syc-20354253

Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of chronic constipation include: Passing fewer than three stools a week. Having lumpy or hard stools. Straining to have bowel …

Common causes of constipation - Harvard Health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/common-causes-of-constipation

Other causes. Diseases that can cause constipa-tion include neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis; …

Chronic Constipation: An Evidence-Based Review

https://www.jabfm.org/content/24/4/436

Background: Chronic constipation is a common condition seen in family practice among the elderly and women. There is no consensus regarding its exact definition, and it may be …

(PDF) Constipation - ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336134113_Constipation

There was a dose-response relationship between constipation and the number of drugs used (odds ratio 1.24, p < 0.001) and the usage of drugs with known …

AGA technical review on constipation. American …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11113099/

The paper was approved by the Committee on March 4, 2000, and by the AGA Governing Board on May 21, 2000. ... 1 Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical …