Chronic constipation is a common problem, but effective treatments are lacking. A recent international study has shown that tegaserod, a selective 5-HT 4-receptor agonist, provides rapid and effective ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Here's the scenario: You haven't pooped in days. You feel full and uncomfortable. You're starting to wonder if you'll ever go again. If you've pooped fewer than three times in the past week and have ...

Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel movement puts pressure on the abdomen, which can trigger ...

Seven hundred and sixty hospital personnel (e.g. physician, nurse, laboratory worker) comprised the study group. All subjects were Turkish and had been residing in Istanbul, Turkey, for at least the ...

In recent studies, AMITIZA (tm)(lubiprostone) demonstrated improvements in relief of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), such as abdominal bloating and ...

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A Hong Kong woman reportedly suffered a case of short-term amnesia after straining too hard on the toilet due to constipation. The amnesia made her unable to remember anything from the last 10 years ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Americans are struggling with constipation and using laxatives to help them go. Pelvic floor specialist Elizabeth Akincilar said learning to poop correctly could help. She shared tips with Insider, ...