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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Symptoms Of Constipation

Clinical trial: Use of renzapride in patients with IBS

October 02, 2008
This is a study to investigate whether renzapride will help alleviate the symptoms associated with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in female patients. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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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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Everybody Poops
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...for days!"  Yes indeed I am about to talk about constipation.  While a person having MS can... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...reported by approximately 60% of MS patients.  Both constipation and involuntary bowel... Read more »

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Could You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...cramping • A bloated feeling • Gas • Diarrhea • Constipation • Mucus in the stool ... Read more »

Health Guide

Anal fissure
...that is visible when the anus is stretched slightly (the fissure is almost always in the midline) Constipation, often with painful bowel movements Signs and tests Inspection... Read more »
Infant botulism
Constipation Infant appears "floppy" Tired all the time (lethargy) Weak cry Poor feeding and weak suckling Loss of head control Infant... Read more »
Dirt ingestion
...intestinal obstruction, which results in stomach pain. Read more »
Chalk
...painNauseaVomitingConstipationDiarrhea Eye irritation Read more »

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Medications

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...(MOR-feen SUL-fate) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (dar-e-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (soul-lee-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, stomach... Read more »

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... Side Effects This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these... Read more »

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...eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual... Read more »

Related News

Zelnorm effective in treating chronic constipation
October 02, 2008

New research has found that the drug Zelnorm treats nearly all symptoms of chronic constipation. Zelnorm is currently the only drug besides laxatives... Read summary »

Amitiza shows results within 24 to 48 hours
October 02, 2008

According to analysis of two recent studies, Amitiza (lubiprostone) is effective in relieving symptoms of chronic idiopathic constipation within 24... Read summary »

Constipation often leads to other health problems
June 30, 2009

A review of scientific evidence has found that often very private problem of constipation can increase a person's for or lead to serious health... Read summary »

Constipation may lead to incontinence, other problems
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... Read summary »

Q&A: When should you see a doctor for constipation?
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... Read summary »