Pediatrics
Toddler constipation: How to help your child get relief
Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.
Apr 10, 2023
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Pediatrics
Preschoolers with chronic constipation tend to be picky eaters
In the first study of its kind in the U.S., researchers found that normally developing preschool children with chronic constipation have underlying sensory issues that contribute to their difficulties with toileting behaviors. ...
Apr 18, 2019
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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research redefines constipation
New research by King's College London, published today in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, finds that the public's perception of constipation differs drastically from that of doctors' and from the formal diagnosis ...
Jun 6, 2019
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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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Obstetrics & gynaecology
72 percent of pregnant women experience constipation and other bowel problems
Nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found.
May 20, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Chronic constipation linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer
Patients with chronic constipation may be at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and benign neoplasms, according to study findings unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 77th Annual ...
Oct 22, 2012
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Gastroenterology
Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?
A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.
Feb 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pelvic physical therapy effective for functional constipation
(HealthDay)—For children with functional constipation (FC), pelvic physical therapy (PPT) is more effective than standard medical care (SMC) for almost all outcomes measured, according to a study published in the January ...
Jan 3, 2017
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Health
Steer clear of UTIs this summer
Dehydration brings lots of risks—including urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Jul 19, 2023
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