A new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association recommends that clinicians treating refractory constipation perform comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...

* Transit time varies by stomach, small intestine, and colon, averaging about 28 hours * Fast transit promotes SCFA-producing microbes; slow transit favours protein //fermentation * Simple lifestyle ...

Over the past 20 years, the use of opiates and opioids for the management of chronic pain has significantly increased. Approximately 40% to 90% of patients treated with opioids experience ...

Even if your diet is full of fibre, constipation can still strike. According to nutritionist Lovneet Batra, the issue often goes beyond what you eat. “One of the most common reasons is slow gut-brain ...