The authors make the point that bowel functions in general are associated with a lot of health outcomes. Direct association would be somebody with severe constipation, or the long term can be and ...

The Phase 3 ACCEL clinical trial represents important progress in Ardelyx’s goal of expanding the patient population who may benefit from IBSRELA, beyond its lead indication for irritable bowel ...

The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf). They may also be at increased risk of benign neoplasms.

The trial plans to enrol around 700 adults with CIC, with the primary endpoint assessing patient-reported constipation ...

To manage chronic constipation, osmotic laxatives are appropriate first-line medical therapy. (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic ...

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...

Chronic constipation can be more than a passing annoyance—it can disrupt daily life, impacting mood, energy, and overall health. Occasional constipation is not uncommon, but chronic constipation is a ...

Millions of adults all over the world endure chronic constipation — an awkward situation marked by hard, painful, or infrequent bowel movements which disrupt daily life. Even though prevalent, advice ...

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation. That's according to the first ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...