The problem of chronic constipation is complicated by 'myths and misconceptions', according to Müller-Lissner and colleagues. In their recent review, they have examined the quality of evidence ...

Chronic constipation can be an early sign of Parkinson's disease, appearing even years before the onset of motor symptoms, ...

Chronic constipation is a multisymptom gastrointestinal motility disorder that negatively impacts the lives of those affected. New recommendations on diagnosing and treating this condition have ...

Depression, including major depression, is positively correlated with the risk for chronic constipation, according to study findings published in BMC Gastroenterology.

Gastroenterologists say pooping really does make you feel good. It does this by promoting relaxation, releasing serotonin and ...

US researchers have characterized different chronic constipation phenotypes by using a barostat manometric assembly inserted into the colon. “Chronic constipation is a common problem and the ...

Some evidence suggests that psyllium is the best fiber for chronic constipation. Psyllium is a soluble fiber that forms a gel that helps soften stool. This type of fiber increases stool frequency ...

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a health condition in which you experience chronic symptoms of constipation, but healthcare providers can't identify a cause through standard diagnostic tests.

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Your number two reveals a lot about you. Here's what your time on the toilet says about your health, according to ...

The baby's condition was a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon and was cured through Per-Rectal ...