If empirical treatment of patients with chronic constipation fails, osmotic laxatives (e.g. lactulose and polyethylene glycol), a serotonin (5-HT 4) receptor agonist (e.g. tegaserod) or a chloride ...

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That way, your bowel movement is likely to occur in the morning. In various studies, magnesium salts have shown a positive effect on constipation (having infrequent passage of stools or difficulty ...

Prune juice for constipation is nothing new, but TikTokers are taking it a step further by adding butter and warming it up to "supercharge" the laxative effects. Prune juice has a reputation as ...

Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist, suggests five refreshing drinks to naturally relieve constipation. These include chia fresca, sorbitol-rich juices like prune and apple, herbal teas such ...

A hospital medic has shared a science-backed constipation cure in a mega-viral post—claiming clinicians describe the two-ingredient drink as 'the ultimate poop hack'. And social media users who ...

Metamucil and psyllium husk can help treat constipation. They may also decrease appetite, but using them for weight loss may not be safe or effective. Metamucil is a supplement that’s often used ...

The health benefits of fiber go beyond preventing constipation. For example, a high fiber diet may reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Eating enough fiber may also help people seeking ...