Constipation Treatment and Symptoms news What I need to know about Constipation
Constipation or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to eliminate; it may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (fecal impaction) lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction. Obstipation refers to severe constipation. Causes of constipation may be dietary, hormonal, a side effect of medications, and anatomical. Treatment is with a change in dietary habits, laxatives, fiber therapy, enemas, and rarely surgery. ...
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- Takeda And Tap To Promote Sucampo's Amitiza In The US For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Wyeth And Progenics To Begin Clinical Testing Of A New Formulation Of Oral Methylnaltrexone Based On Phase 2 Findings
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00 EST
- AMITIZA(TM) (lubiprostone) Phase III Constipation Trial Results Demonstrate Improvements In Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00 EST
- Stress, anxiety can cause irritable bowel syndrome, say researchers
The Earth Times - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:57 EST
- Botox shots may relieve constipation
Reuters - Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:16 EST
- Suffering From Chronic Constipation?
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:00 EST
- Suffering From Chronic Constipation?
ScienceDaily - Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:00 EST
- Traveler's diarrhea may raise risk of IBS
Reuters - Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:33 EST
- Global Incidence Of Constipation - Sufferers Are Not Using The Most Effective Treatments
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 29 May 2006 11:00 EST
- Millions Live With Painful GI Symptoms Impacting Their Lives, But Sufferers Rarely Discuss Symptoms With Doctors Due To Fear And Embarrassment
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:00 EST
- Jet Lag - Getting Back In Sync
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 13 Aug 2006 09:00 EST
- Enzyme Inhibitor May Provide Strategy To Treat Some GI Disorders, Jefferson Researchers Find
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:00 EST
- Enzyme Inhibitor May Provide New Strategy For Treating Certain Gastrointestinal Disorders
ScienceDaily - Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:00 EST
- New Study Demonstrates That Bifantis(TM) (Bifidobacterium Infantis 35624) Offers Relief For Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:00 EST
- Effective And Predictable Relief For Adults Living With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 05:00 EST
- Study Identifies Factors Associated With Aggression In Nursing Home Residents
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Jun 2006 05:00 EST
- Biofeedback best for common type of constipation
Reuters - Wed, 05 Apr 2006 06:35 EST
- New Compounds Fight Chronic Symptoms Of Bowel Disorders
ScienceDaily - Tue, 23 May 2006 07:00 EST
- FDA OKs Drug for Chronic Constipation
ABC News - Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:11 EST
- FDA OKs Drug for Chronic Constipation
ABC News - Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:21 EST
- Cymbalta® Safely And Effectively Treats Core Anxiety Symptoms Of Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Study
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:00 EST
- Biofeedback helpful in treating constipation
Reuters - Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:33 EST
- Constipation, a Serious & Distressing Problem for Cancer Patients Treated with Opioids
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 09 Jul 2005 11:00 EST
- Certain Herbs And Supplements Can Help ''Tummy Aches''
ScienceDaily - Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:00 EST
- UK Experts Support New Advice On Treating Constipation In Pharmacy
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:00 EST
- Constipation Common Among Infants and Toddlers
Reuters - Sat, 16 Apr 2005 01:29 EST
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Sucampo Submits New Drug Application for Lubiprostone, an Investigational Compound
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 01 Apr 2005 03:04 EST
