Constipation

Constipation is a condition in which stool becomes hard, dry, and difficult to pass, and bowel movements don’t happen very often. Other symptoms may include painful bowel movements, and feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.

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Semaglutide improves heart health and reduces weight in obese patients, but with side effects

Semaglutide improves heart health and reduces weight in obese patients, but with side effects

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

Brain scans reveal link between SSRI use and cognitive function

Brain scans reveal link between SSRI use and cognitive function

Multiple myeloma drug shows efficacy in treating rare bleeding disorder

Multiple myeloma drug shows efficacy in treating rare bleeding disorder

Clinical trial finds pomalidomide effective for treating rare bleeding disorder

Clinical trial finds pomalidomide effective for treating rare bleeding disorder

IBS symptoms improve with sugar and starch reduction

IBS symptoms improve with sugar and starch reduction

New drug shows strong activity against brain metastases in HER2-positive breast cancer

New drug shows strong activity against brain metastases in HER2-positive breast cancer

Real-world evidence highlights safety profile of tirzepatide in managing type 2 diabetes

Real-world evidence highlights safety profile of tirzepatide in managing type 2 diabetes

New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic constipation

New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic constipation

Exploring the role of suvorexant in reducing delirium among older adults

Exploring the role of suvorexant in reducing delirium among older adults

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Yogurt with probiotics and honey boosts gut bacteria but no digestive or cognitive benefits

Yogurt with probiotics and honey boosts gut bacteria but no digestive or cognitive benefits

Study: GI conditions tied to intracranial aneurysm development and rupture

Study: GI conditions tied to intracranial aneurysm development and rupture

Study identifies a new way to make opioids safer

Study identifies a new way to make opioids safer

Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests

Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests

AI analysis of Reddit reveals public interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and mental health benefits

AI analysis of Reddit reveals public interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and mental health benefits

Light-activated drugs: A revolutionary approach in neuropathic pain treatment

Light-activated drugs: A revolutionary approach in neuropathic pain treatment

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

Algorithm could identify drug-resistant bacteria from microscopy images

Algorithm could identify drug-resistant bacteria from microscopy images

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