- Common causes of chronic constipation: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
Constipation Just about everyone deals with it at one time or another 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 To listen, click the link below Common […]
- 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 expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to COVID . . .
COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms In this Q A, Dr Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19 Watch: Dr Sahil […]
- 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
- 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 Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief
In general, fermentable fibers may increase flatulence, with no effect in providing relief of constipation Finely ground wheat bran and solid fermented wheat dextran have been shown to worsen constipation Coarse wheat and psylium can increase stool water content and fecal mass, and can be used to alleviate constipation
- What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it really?
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool to look black or tarry The level of bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening Sophisticated imaging technology, when needed, […]
- Science Saturday: Mechanisms of defecation, constipation in women . . .
Chronic constipation is a reality for many people ― more often women than men Fortunately, these symptoms generally respond to dietary fiber supplements or over-the-counter laxatives But when these symptoms do not respond, tests can determine the cause Sometimes contents move slowly through the colon, or patients have a rectal disorder related to evacuation of […]
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