Relieving Constipation
Seriously ill patients who take opioid pain medications often face constipation. But the drug methylnaltrexone appears to provide relief from this problem. In two recent clinical trials more than half of the patients who took the medication were able to have a bowel movement within four hours.
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When Constipation is the Enemy
Americans are notorious for spending outrageous amounts on laxatives and other remedies in their battle against chronic constipation. ... Read more »
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Diet: constipation
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The foods you eat may cause, worsen, or relieve constipation. Alternative Names Constipation diet Function Normal poop... Read more »
Constipation and Impaction
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Prevention In many cases, you can prevent constipation by taking the following steps: Add more fiber to your diet - Set a dietary... Read more »
Pain med combo may reduce constipation
British researchers have found that chronic pain patients who take the drug Narcane (naloxone) along with OxyContin (oxycodone) have less... Read more »
Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
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Spastic colon; Irritable colon; Mucous colitis; Spastic colitis Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Lifestyle... Read more »
Constipation
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Constipation is most often defined as having a bowel movement less than 3 times per week. It usually is associated with hard stools or difficulty... Read more »
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