constipation

Obstipation is a condition characterized by severe constipation. It results from an obstruction in the intestines, leading to a state where the intestines can’t fully empty. While normal bowel movement patterns vary from person to person, the ideal frequency is about once a day. The medical criteria for a constipation diagnosis is passing stool less ...click here to read more

Yoga is hailed for its many health benefits, such as stress reduction and joint pain relief. But did you know that there are certain yoga poses that can help with your digestive problems, including constipation. Constipation can happen from time to time, or it can be chronic. Constipation is defined as the inability to pass ...click here to read more

Though it seems like an everyday thing that people learn to live with, constipation can negatively affect a person’s quality of life. A recent study showed that the reduced quality of life caused by constipation was comparable to that triggered by serious chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and diabetes. (You can easily reduce the risk of ...click here to read more

Constipation and herpes infection link may help gastrointestinal disease patients with no clear cause. Herpes patients often report unrelated symptoms, which include constipation and urinary retention, but the underlying mechanisms explaining the presence of these symptoms in herpes patients are not understood. To explore the link, researchers used mice models of herpes. The researchers found ...click here to read more

Yoga is hailed for its many health benefits, such as stress reduction and joint pain relief, but we bet you didn’t know that there are certain yoga poses that can help with your digestive problems, including constipation. Constipation can happen from time to time, or it can be chronic. Constipation is defined as the inability ...click here to read more

Constipation in elderly is becoming an increasingly common condition. As we age, our body undergoes various changes, and decreasing efficiency of digestive system is one of them. Unhealthy eating habits or changes in the diet can further slow down digestive processes, leading to constipation. Constipation is the inability or difficulty to pass a bowel movement. ...click here to read more

For those suffering from chronic constipation, acupuncture may be a viable treatment to offer relief. In the study conducted over the course of eight weeks, the researchers administered electroacupuncture, which is a form of acupuncture that involves electrical stimulation. After eight weeks, participants experienced significant relief from symptoms related to constipation and improved quality of ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis (MS), constipation is a common symptom. A nuisance anyone can experience in their everyday life, constipation is yet another one in the spectrum of uncomfortable symptoms associated with MS. Multiple sclerosis patients often suffer from chronic constipation and may go for days just not feeling “right”. Constipation is described as having two ...click here to read more

Hemorrhoids (piles) can be triggered by pregnancy and constipation, but can be relieved with home remedies and exercise. Hemorrhoids – which are swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and lower rectum – are quite common occurrences, and by the age of 50, nearly half of adults have experienced them at least once. The good ...click here to read more

You know the spiel – eat more fiber! And even though you’re probably trying to achieve that daily norm, you are most likely not getting enough, nevertheless. And, sadly, it’s negatively impacting your health. Fiber is a carbohydrate that comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. When it enters the ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones in order for the cells in the body to operate properly. Although there is not a direct relationship between hypothyroidism and IBS, many patients find they have complications with both ...click here to read more

In the U.S. emergency rooms are seeing more and more patients visiting due to constipation. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, constipation refers to having less than three bowel movements a week. Furthermore, it is estimated that 42 million Americans suffer from constipation at some point. Although constipation can ...click here to read more

Constipation refers to producing less than three bowel movements a week. Chronic constipation is much more severe; a person may not pass a bowel movement for weeks or potentially longer. Unfortunately, new research outlines that even in cases of severe constipation surgery may not be beneficial. Current severe constipation protocol involves the surgical removal of a part of ...click here to read more

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, there is this quote on constipation that I find quite amusing, yet highly relevant: “Why are you worrying about YOU-KNOW-WHO, when you should be worrying about YOU-NO-POO? The constipation sensation that’s gripping the nation!” While constipation is no laughing matter, there is increasing evidence that constipation is indeed ...click here to read more