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Some kidney disease might be prevented or treated by managing constipation

Constipation May Be Associated With Poor Kidney Health

Treating constipation could help prevent kidney damage
Acupuncture may provide some relief to patients with chronic severe functional constipation

Electroacupuncture Helps Ease Chronic Severe Constipation

Led to symptom relief from chronic severe functional constipation even 12 weeks after treatment
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Pre-Op Patterns Can Predict Post-Cardiac Surgery Constipation

Eighty percent of those who developed constipation after cardiac sx were constipated pre-op
Conventional non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options for the management of opioid-induced constipation in pregnancy are often ineffective or cause potentially troublesome adverse effects

Opioid-Related Constipation Tx Suboptimal in Pregnancy

PAMORA strategy appears to safe with superior effectiveness
The Bowel Function Index is a simple assessment tool for opioid-induced constipation

Bowel Function Index Valid for Opioid-Induced Constipation

Three-item index is psychometrically valid, responsive to symptom severity
A new naloxone sustained release capsule appears to be safe and efficacious for opioid-induced constipation

New Naloxone Capsule Safe for Opioid-Induced Constipation

Sustained release formula efficacious, with no indication of opioid withdrawal or increase in pain