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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Constipation Relief Home Remedies

Home remedy may treat constipation

October 02, 2008
A simple home remedy of applesauce, bran, and prune juice may ease constipation. Joe and Teresa Graedon from The People's Pharmacy offer this "power pudding" recipe. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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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Backed-Up and Barfing
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...medications used to treat chronic pain includes: constipation and vomiting. Some people can have... 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

Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management
Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms
...visible using only a microscope (called occult blood).Bleeding not as common as in UC, but can occur.ConstipationConstipation can be a symptom of UC, but not as common as diarrhea. Can occur... Read more »
Ear Infections: Home Remedies
Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

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