Tag: Irregularity / Constipation
Mediterranean, Plant-Based Diets Could Lower Risk for Constipation
In contrast, Western diets, inflammatory pattern diets, and low-carbohydrate diets increase risk
Increase in Chronic Digestive Disorders Seen During Pandemic
Specifically, increases seen in irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation
Prenatal SSRI Exposure Linked to Functional Constipation in Offspring
SSRI-exposed children did not have increased risk of functional nausea and vomiting or functional abdominal pain disorders
Recommendations Issued for Managing Chronic Constipation
Six strong recommendations developed, including initial management of dietary modifications and ensuring adequate fluid, fiber intake
FDA Approves Linzess to Treat Constipation in Children, Teens
Linzess now approved for functional constipation in pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years
Guidelines Developed for Treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Strong recommendations made for use of polyethylene glycol, sodium picosulfate, linaclotide, plecanatide, and prucalopride
Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?
Recently FDA-approved pill, Vibrant, stimulates the colon, causing muscle contractions that move food out
ENT-01 Safe, Improves Constipation in Patients With Parkinson Disease
Improvement seen in weekly complete spontaneous bowel movement rate and in secondary end points
Sensory Sensitivity Tied to Constipation in Young Children
