MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCED A STUDY ON A VIBRATING CAPSULE THAT COULD TREAT CHRONIC, CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. WELL, THE TRIALS TO THIS NEW DRUG FREE TREATMENT OPTION ARE PIONEERED BY. DOCTOR BRIAN ...

New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...

A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...

To manage chronic constipation, osmotic laxatives are appropriate first-line medical therapy. (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Chronic constipation can be more than a passing annoyance—it can disrupt daily life, impacting mood, energy, and overall health. Occasional constipation is not uncommon, but chronic constipation is a ...