Constipation News

Below are forms of fiber you may see on the panels of packaged foods: Cellulose or cellulose gel: Acts as a stabilizer, opacity enhancer, emulsifier or fat binder and is high in insoluble fiber.

QUESTION I WAS prescribed tablets for high blood pressure a year ago. I'm 69 and I decided to try to reduce it by changing my lifestyle and diet.

Constipation is a major pain - for anyone who has ever experienced it, you'll know what I mean.

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PATTER: Pica-Induced Proctitis? Mary-Alice Tully, MSN, PNP-BC Oscar, a healthy, developmentally normal, 13-year-old boy, presented to our gastrointestinal and nutritional clinic with a chief complaint of mucous discharge from his rectum for 6 months.

A very private health problem, it turns out, is associated with potentially significant and costly complications.

While rarely a sign of serious ill health, constipation may cause your child physical discomfort and emotional stress.

By VANGUARD DOCTOR Dear Doctor, I have been taking laxatives every day for years with out any problems, usually containing senna, but recently, I was told by a doctor that they can be harmful and I must stop.

Constipation isn't exactly dinner conversation, but many people suffer from it at some point.

Beans are high in protein and have almost no fat, they are well-known member of the legumes and a cheap way to get protein.

Q. What constitutes constipation and what are the best treatments? A. Ubiquitous as it is, there are many misconceptions about constipation and what to do about it.

I'll be doing a lot of traveling over the next two weeks, and leaving home is an issue for any dieter .

Meet other parents of November 2009 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

Colon cleansing: maybe you have heard of it? It seems like everyone from celebrities to morning show hosts is touting it as a beneficial health procedure and even a quick fix to shed unwanted pounds.

Q: I'm a 46-year-old woman who has suffered from digestive problems for many years.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I'm a 46-year-old woman who has suffered from digestive problems for many years.

Data from 7 prucalopride trials are being presented at the Digestive Disease Week in Chicago.

The drugmaker Adolor Corp. said Thursday it will eliminate about 45 jobs, or 28 percent of its work force, to cut costs and will focus on developing it most promising drugs.

When it comes to the private subject of bowel movements, many people either don't want to talk about it or just don't know what normal is supposed to be.

Although rarely discussed in public circles, many people experience bouts of constipation - infrequent bowel movements that are difficult to pass.