Medications
Movantik approved for constipation from opioids
(HealthDay)—Movantik (naloxegol) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat opioid-induced constipation, the agency said Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2014
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News tagged with constipation
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can auriculotherapy help relieve chronic constipation?
Nearly 1 in 6 adults worldwide may suffer from chronic constipation and, over time, the disorder can cause serious complications. Auriculotherapy, a form of acupuncture that involves stimulating targeted points on the outer ...
Aug 25, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
ACG: New guidelines issued for irritable bowel syndrome
(HealthDay)—New guidelines have been issued in relation to the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation. The updated guidelines were published as a supplement to the August issue ...
Aug 8, 2014
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Medications
Promising medication counteracts constipation caused by opioid painkillers
Opioids – strong morphine-based painkillers – are widely prescribed to patients experiencing chronic severe pain. While these drugs are very effective for treating and managing pain, they have one particularly bothersome ...
Jul 16, 2014
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Medications
Drug trial shows promise for treating constipation caused by pain medicines
Pain medicines often lead to constipation for patients seeking long-term pain relief, but an investigational once-daily drug may help, according to study led by the University of Michigan Health System.
Jun 4, 2014
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Medications
DDW: Gastroenterologists missing chances to shift to generic meds
(HealthDay)—Although most gastroenterologists feel that store-brand and branded treatments are equivalent, most continue to recommend branded products for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic constipation, ...
May 7, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vibrating capsule shows promising results in treating chronic constipation
An oral capsule that vibrates as it moves through the digestive tract has shown notable promise as a non-pharmacological treatment for constipation, according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). ...
May 3, 2014
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Autism spectrum disorders
Gastro woes more common in kids with autism, review finds
(HealthDay)—What many parents of children with autism have long suspected—that autism and gastrointestinal complaints often go together—is now supported by a new study.
Apr 28, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find genetic clue to irritable bowel syndrome
Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) caused by genetics, diet, past trauma, anxiety? All are thought to play a role, but now, for the first time, researchers have reported a defined genetic defect that causes a subset of IBS. ...
Mar 20, 2014
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
New constipation treatment under study for Parkinson's patients
Georgia Regents Medical Center is among about a dozen centers nationally exploring the potential of a new drug that may offer relief to people with Parkinson's who have failed standard approaches to treating constipation.
Mar 4, 2014
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