Constipation
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Dealing with Constipation During Cancer
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert......often affected are women and adults over age 65, constipation is also a significant problem... Read more »
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 »
Daily headache and constipation?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...migraine or something else. Actually I am also having constipation problem. I am trying my best... Read more »
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 »
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
Diet: constipation
......while others may have one every other day. Normal stools should not be painful or difficult to pass. Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements that are hard and difficult to... Read more »Constipation
......Alternative Names Irregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements Considerations Constipation is a relative term. Normal patterns of bowel elimination vary widely... 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 »Diet: constipation
......prunes and prune juice. Adequate fluid intake (8 - 10 cups a day) is also important in preventing constipation. Fluids other than water are acceptable, becausechildrenneed calories for... Read more »Constipation
...Names Irregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements Prevention Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures: ... Read more »Images
Medications
...(MOR-feen SUL-fate) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »
...Pronounced: (dar-e-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset,... Read more »
...Pronounced: (soul-lee-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, stomach... Read more »
... Side Effects This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these... Read more »
...eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual... Read more »
Related News
Constipation may lead to incontinence, other problems
August 19, 2009A review of studies has found that having a problem with constipation may lead to other health problems such as fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, anal... Read summary »
When is constipation something to worry about?
October 02, 2008A reader asks Dr. Beata Skudlarska when constipation is something to worry about. According the the doctor, constipation is a common problem in the... Read summary »
Q&A: Gingersnaps may treat constipation
October 02, 2008For patients who suffer from chronic constipation, home remedies can be helpful and effective treatments. Dr. Peter Gott offers a few constipation... Read summary »
Nutritional supplement may cause constipation
October 02, 2008According to Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy, many medications may cause constipation. These includes many common nutritional... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Linaclotide for chronic constipation
October 02, 2008This is a study to determine the effectiveness and safety of linaclotide acetate in patients with chronic constipation. This national study is... Read summary »
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