Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

Chronic constipation is more than just the occasional “off” day in the bathroom. It’s when going becomes difficult, uncomfortable, or infrequent for w.

All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Are nontraditional therapies like hypnosis, acupuncture and meditation safe and effective during pregnancy? Here's what to know.

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription drug for adults and certain children with type 2 diabetes. One of the more common side effects of Mounjaro is constipation. In clinical studies, constipation ...

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in the early stages, but as the disease progress more symptoms may appear ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in ...

Constipation and fever can happen together, but one does not necessarily cause the other. A fever is your body's response to an illness or infection. Appendicitis is a common cause of constipation and ...

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