The treatment of constipation can vary by the cause. Even so, there are common approaches to treating hard stools irrespective of the underlying cause. If conservative self-care treatments fail to ...

Treatment of chronic constipation based on identifying the underlying pathophysiology is generally successful with targeted therapy. The aims of this review are to discuss targeted therapy for chronic ...

The path to digestive comfort often lies in natural remedies: Increase fluid intake: Aim for 11.5 cups (women) and 15.5 cups ...

Constipation in Crohn’s disease may be caused by lifestyle and dietary factors, as well as medical conditions like strictures. Treatment may include eating more fiber, taking laxatives ...

Constipation in menopause is not unusual. Hormonal fluctuation, such as lower estrogen and progesterone levels, may affect the digestive tract. Different types of treatment could help promote ...

Encourage your child to eat more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, drink more water and engage in physical activity ...

Objective This study aims to explore the incremental benefit of different doses of prucalopride in treating chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Methods PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, ...