Thursday, October, 29, 2009
Diet For Chronic Constipation
Health Encyclopedia: Encopresis
Alternative Names
Soiling; Incontinence - stool
Treatment
The goal is to prevent constipation and encourage good bowel habits. Laxatives, and sometimes enemas, are used to remove fecal impaction. A stool softener is often prescribed.
A diet high in fiber, including fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and adequate fluid intake will promote the passage of softer stools and minimize the discomfort associated with bowel movements. Another way to treat this ...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Jennifer Rackley
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Health Expert
...like H. pylori. They are also though to help with chronic constipation which can aggravate GERD...
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By Merely Me
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Health Expert
...problems as well. One of my first symptoms of MS was chronic constipation which I wrote about...
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By Merely Me
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Health Expert
...can tell you one of my personal experiences. The chronic constipation took a toll one day when...
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By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
...disorder or cardiovascular problem Digestive System Chronic constipation can cause vertigo....
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By Jan Gambino
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Health Expert
...three types of books on GERD: General Information, Diet and Recipes and...
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Health Guide
...methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances, pregnant or nursing women should never take
diet medications of any sort, including herbal and over-the-counter...
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...sugar to counteract tension and, therefore, gain weight. Weight gain can occur even with a healthy
diet, however, in some people exposed to stress. In addition, the weight gained is often...
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...drug may increase oxalate levels and decrease magnesium levels, which can lead to stones. Restricting
dietary oxalates, calcium, and ascorbic acid, and taking magnesium supplements may help offset...
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...condition. To avoid irritating an ulcer a person can try eliminating certain substances from their
diet such as caffeine, alcohol, aspirin, and avoid smoking. Patients can take certain medicines...
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...best way to restore iron levels for people who are iron deficient, but they should be used only when
dietary measures have failed. However, iron supplements cannot correct anemias that are not due...
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This is a study to determine the effectiveness and safety of linaclotide acetate in patients with chronic constipation. This national study is...
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New research has found that the drug Zelnorm treats nearly all symptoms of chronic constipation. Zelnorm is currently the only drug besides laxatives...
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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...
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A patient asks Dr. Mitchell Hecht what could have caused the problem she experienced from her colonoscopy. Dr. Hecht gives information on tortuous...
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October 02, 2008
A patient wants to know when to see a doctor about chronic constipation. Dr. Nicholas Costrini suggests that if pain accompanies the symptoms it may...
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