Friday, October, 30, 2009

Best Remedy For Constipation In Child

New meds, hypnosis may help IBS sufferers

October 03, 2008

Reports given at a recent digestive disease conference highlighted several new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Two of the treatment options were medications prescribed for constipation. Lubiprostone--the active ingredient in the med Amitiza--and linaclotide both appeared to ease constipation-related IBS, researchers said. In another study, hypnosis was found to be superior to conventional therapy for children with abdominal pain from IBS. Read more »

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Health Guide

Constipation

...constipation. The passage of large, wide stools may tear the mucosal membrane of the anus, especially in children. This can cause bleeding and the possibility of an anal fissure. Common... Read more »

Diet: constipation

...chunkier textures as opposed to strained. Begin to offer more whole-grain breads and cereals as your child begins to tolerate a wider variety of foods. Be sure your child is drinking adequate... Read more »

Encopresis

...Definition Encopresis is the voluntary or involuntary passage of stools causing soiling of clothes by a child over 4 years of age. Otherwise known as overflow incontinence, encopresis results... Read more »

Feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood

...Excessive crying Irritability Apathy Signs and tests The child will be evaluated for any medical illness that could cause or contribute to the... Read more »

Side Effects of Antidepressants

...warning regarding the increased risk of suicide, hostility and aggression the medicine may cause in children and adolescents. There is a current recommendation to extend this warning to include... Read more »

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