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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Constipation Help

Q&A: Gingersnaps may treat constipation

October 02, 2008
For patients who suffer from chronic constipation, home remedies can be helpful and effective treatments. Dr. Peter Gott offers a few constipation remedies from his readers, including one from a woman who says her husband was cured by eating gingersnap cookies. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Questions on Mercury in Fish, Constipation and Water
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...should monitor their mercury intake. I suffer from constipation, what can I do about it? ... Read more »

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Dealing with Constipation During Cancer
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, affecting more... Read more »

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Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Food Allergies Illnesses that cause sinus drainage Constipation   Constipation is an... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...reported by approximately 60% of MS patients.  Both constipation and involuntary bowel... Read more »

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Abdominal Bloating After Ulcerative Colitis Remission
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...awhile, it should be done. Hypothyroidism can cause constipation and weight gain and must be... Read more »

Health Guide

Fiber
...itmakesyou feel full faster, it can be helpful in controlling weight. Fiberaids digestion, helps prevent constipation, andis sometimes used for the treatment of diverticulosis, diabetes, and heart... Read more »
Bloating and menstruation
...menstrual cycle, exercise to sweat out excess fluids and eat more high-fiber foods to help prevent constipation. See also: PMS Read more »
Diet: constipation
Food Sources Vegetables, fruits (especially dried fruits) and some cereals (whole wheat, bran or oatmeal) are excellent sources of fiber. It is easy to remember that the harder a vegetable is... Read more »
Constipation
...from a doctor. Call your health care provider if Call your doctor if you have: Sudden constipation with abdominal cramps and an inability to pass gas or stool (DO NOT take any... Read more »

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Medications

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...(MOR-feen SUL-fate) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (dar-e-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (soul-lee-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, stomach... Read more »

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... Side Effects This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these... Read more »

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...eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual... Read more »

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