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 ...

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 ...

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / -- Vibrant Gastro Inc. announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization for the ...

The Phase 3 data met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo Data validates Vibrant as a ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...

LEXINGTON, Mass., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., ("Takeda") today announced that Motegrity ™ (prucalopride), a once-daily, oral treatment option, is now ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes A viral video claims to cure constipation with oranges.

Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty in passing stool. Although there are medications available to treat constipation, they can cause side effects. Acupuncture is ...