As GLP-1 use rise, constipation remains a leading cause of discontinuation. Experts offer practical strategies for prevention and management.

There's nothing fun about feeling backed up. Constipation is a health problem that impacts nearly four million people in the US, and it doesn't discriminate based on age groups. For those who ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Linzess is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It works by increasing fluid in the intestines and ...

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...

Constipation is a side effect of Ambien, especially with prolonged use or overuse. However, it’s less common compared to other side effects. Zolpidem, commonly known by its brand name Ambien, is a ...

The researchers say that the microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the protective mucus layer of the colon. The study, published in the Gut Microbes, explains ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

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In A Nutshell Researchers in Japan identified two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides ...