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What Fruit Is Good For Constipation

Q&A: Fiber matters in controlling constipation

October 03, 2008

A patient asks Dr. Kay and Dr. Max what he can do to treat constipation now that Zelnorm has been taken off the market. The doctors respond with information on natural remedies such as high- fiber foods, fruits and vegetables, and exercise that may help. They also discuss some medications that can cause or worsen chronic constipation. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

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 »

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 »

Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Food Allergies Illnesses that cause sinus drainage Constipation Constipation is an... Read more »

To "cleanse" or not to "cleanse"?

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...While a colon cleanse might be a temporary fix for constipation, or legitimately used prior to a... Read more »

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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Health Guide

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

Recommendations BABIES Babies who are breastfed usually do not experience constipation. Bottle-fed infants often do. Dietary changes that may helprelieve constipation in infants are as... Read more »

Constipation

...from a doctor. Call your health care provider if Call your doctor if you have: Sudden constipation with abdominal cramps and an inability to pass gas or stool (DO NOT take any... Read more »

Fiber

...itmakesyou feel full faster, it can be helpful in controlling weight. Fiberaids digestion, helps prevent constipation, andis sometimes used for the treatment of diverticulosis, diabetes, and heart... Read more »

Side Effects of Antidepressants

...aggression and impulsiveness. Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants• Dry Mouth• Constipation• Difficulty urinating• Sexual Problems• Blurred... Read more »

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Medications

Tolinase Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...Stomach cramps, bloating, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,... Read more »

Glucotrol Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...Effects Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, headache, and... Read more »

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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 »

Nutritional supplement may cause constipation

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According to Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy, many medications may cause constipation. These includes many common nutritional... Read summary »

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Drugmaker Sucampo is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval to provide a 8 mcg version of Amitiza for patients with constipation-predominant... Read summary »

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