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Constipation might increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns.
People who are constipated have twice the risk of a major heart health problem compared to those with normal bowel habits, rese...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- October 30, 2024
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An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds.
These gut bugs belong to a class of microbe called archaea, and when they flourish too well in a person’s gut they cause a condition called intes...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- September 4, 2024
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Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers found that among more than 110,000 middle-aged and older U.S. adults, those who were chronically constipated -- fewer than three bowel movements a week -- also showed signs of an "older" brain.
Compared with their counterparts ...
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
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- July 19, 2023
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Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.
What is toddler constipation?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, your toddler may sometimes have hard, dry stools that are painful to pass. Up to 20% of toddlers experience constipation...
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
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- April 10, 2023
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You may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.
Can stress cause stomach pain?
Stress, especially chronic stress, can indeed increase your risk for gastrointestinal (GI) problems.
"Stress and anxiety are common causes of stomach pain and other GI symptoms,"
Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests.
This risk is even higher among folks who use multiple types of laxatives or osmotic laxatives, which work by drawing water into stool.
Previous research has linked other over-the-counter drugs, including non-prescription sleep aids and allergy medicati...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- February 23, 2023
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A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.
It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.
Although the pill was
An experimental drug may help people with Parkinson's disease find relief from constant constipation -- a common and troublesome feature of the disease.
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