NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Biofeedback training can have long-lasting benefits in people who suffer from chronic constipation due to a condition called "dyssynergic defecation," new research ...
All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...
Chronic constipation can be caused by stress, a lack of water, or not enough fiber in your diet. It may also be from pain medications, a blockage in your colon, nerve damage, and pelvic muscle issues.
A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...
Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle coordination issue. This condition, affecting many patients, requires ...
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...
Over the past 20 years, the use of opiates and opioids for the management of chronic pain has significantly increased. Approximately 40% to 90% of patients treated with opioids experience ...