Friday, October, 30, 2009
Home Remedy For 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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Amy Thomas
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Health Expert
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, affecting more...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...awhile, it should be done. Hypothyroidism can cause constipation and weight gain and must be...
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Health Guide
...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...
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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...
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...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...
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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...
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...crampsDigestive problems such as gas, bloating, indigestion and stomach painBowel and bladder problems such as
constipation and frequent urinationLoss of appetite or feeling of fullness even after...
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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...
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A reader asks Joe and Theresa Graedon how to treat her irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) now that Zelnorm has been taken off the market. The Graedons...
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June 09, 2008
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August 19, 2009
A review of studies has found that having a problem with constipation may lead to other health problems such as fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, anal...
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