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- 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
- Constipation is Often a Preventable Emergency
Constipation can lead to such discomfort and pain that patients seek medical treatment by going to the emergency room Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Camilleri, M D , says the most important step to take is prevention To help avoid constipation problems, Dr Camilleri says it is important to stay hydrated and have a fiber-rich diet
- 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
- 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, […]
- Women’s Wellness: Solving pooping problems without medication
Constipation can be a serious health issue, but is most often an embarrassing and taboo topic of discussion Millions of women and men suffer from some form of constipation and while there are over-the-counter medications, there can be other ways to relieve and even eliminate the problem The article below was written by physical therapist […]
- 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 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
- 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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