- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e g , hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after defecation) Chronic constipation refers to these symptoms when they last for several weeks or longer
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Urinary tract infections in children
Constipation is a frequent cause of UTIs in children If stool fills up the rectum and colon, it can place pressure on, or even obstruct, the bladder, so the bladder cannot empty completely The urine left in the bladder can be the perfect place for the growth of bacteria that may cause infection
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I experience constipation almost weekly, and eating bran flakes every day isn’t helping Are fiber supplements safe to use regularly and long term? Is there anything else I can do? I’m a 53-year-old woman and otherwise in excellent health ANSWER: When consumed at recommended levels, dietary fiber is widely recognized to have health benefits, […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Struggling with IBS symptoms?
In addition, patients have symptoms of disordered defecation, meaning constipation (going days without a bowel movement or straining during a bowel movement) or diarrhea (watery, loose and urgent bowel movements) Some patients have alternating constipation and diarrhea
- Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes . . .
Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe constipation and food intolerance, physical reactions to certain foods, says Dr Vanichkachorn, a physician in Mayo Clinic’s Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Opioids can cause gut problems
Millions of opioid prescriptions are written each year in the U S to help patients deal with pain But those medications also can cause some uncomfortable side effects, including constipation Reporter Vivien Williams talks with Dr Michael Camilleri, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, about gastrointestinal (GI) concerns when taking opiods Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast
- Common causes of chronic constipation: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
But chronic constipation can interfere with daily activites and generally make life miserable In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr Jean Fox, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, provides insight into some of the common causes
- Home Care for Constipation: Demystifying Choices at the Drug Store
In most cases, constipation symptoms can be reduced by gradually increasing fiber in the diet, drinking plenty of non-caffeinated fluids and taking 1 to 2 tablespoons of fiber supplement containing psyllium (Metamucil, others) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) Short-term, occasional use of osmotic laxatives may help things get moving
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