New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

Chronic constipation affects more than 1 in 10 people worldwide. This condition can disrupt daily life with symptoms like infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, and abdominal discomfort. While many ...

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...

NEWTON, Mass., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed an FDA-cleared drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, presented ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of constipation, you’re certainly not alone. This common digestive issue affects approximately one in ten American adults, causing everything from physical ...

People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again.It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about the size of a regular pill — but instead of releasing ...

During festive periods, emotional pressure from travel, finances, hosting, or family dynamics can quietly worsen bloating, ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...