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What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...disorder or cardiovascular problem Digestive System Chronic constipation can cause vertigo.... Read more »
Our Story: Melina & Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert...apart. Melina's screaming seemed to lessen and her chronic constipation was less frequent. ... Read more »
05/07/07 #8 - Migraines, fibromyalgia, and opiates?
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertFull Question:I suffer from Fibromyalgia as well as severe Migraines. After running the gauntlet... Read more »
Combating the Aging Process
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert...respectively. Bowel health is enhanced by avoiding chronic constipation, with daily... Read more »
Using Exercise to Stay Happily "Nifty after Fifty"
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...posture and worse mattresses. 8. Abdominal pain due to chronic constipation, which actually can... Read more »
Health Guide
Fecal impaction
...Definition A fecal impaction is a large mass of dry, hard stool that can develop in the rectum due to chronic constipation. This mass may be so hard that it cannot come out of the body.... Read more »Encopresis
...clothes by a child over 4 years of age. Otherwise known as overflow incontinence, encopresis results from chronic constipation. See also bowel incontinence. Alternative Names ... Read more »Fecal impaction
... Impaction of the bowels Symptoms Sudden, watery diarrhea in someone who has chronic constipation is usually an indication of a fecal impaction. Other symptoms include... Read more »Constipation
...Accessed March 23, 2005. Bleser S, Brunton S, Carmichael B, Older K, Rasch R, Steele J. Management of chronic constipation: Recommendations from a consensus panel. J Fam Pract. 2005... Read more »Uterine prolapse
...pelvis, as does excessive coughing caused by lung conditions such as chronic bronchitis and asthma. Chronic constipation and the pushing associated with it causes weakness in these muscles. Read more »Images
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October 02, 2008This is a study to determine the effectiveness and safety of linaclotide acetate in patients with chronic constipation. This national study is... Read summary »
Q&A: Fiber matters in controlling constipation
October 03, 2008A 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... Read summary »
Zelnorm effective in treating chronic constipation
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Q&A: Gingersnaps may treat constipation
October 02, 2008For patients who suffer from chronic constipation, home remedies can be helpful and effective treatments. Dr. Peter Gott offers a few constipation... Read summary »
Q&A: When should you see a doctor for constipation?
October 02, 2008A 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 »
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