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- 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, […]
- People with kidney disease should be cautious with supplements, Mayo . . .
More than one-third of the 15 7 million Americans with moderate or advanced chronic kidney disease use dietary or herbal supplements, reports new research from Mayo Clinic Many Americans decide to take supplements on their own, not because of a doctor’s recommendation, the researchers found, most often with the goal of improving their health However, some […]
- 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
- What Supplements Should Be Avoided With High Blood Pressure?
March 12, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: What are the dangers of taking over-the-counter supplements? I am on blood pressure medication and have heard that there are some supplements that may interfere Answer: You 've heard correctly Some supplements should be avoided when you are dealing with high blood pressure Yet, preliminary evidence shows that a […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Coated aspirin may not be as effective at reducing . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I take low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart trouble, based on my doctor’s recommendation Should I take enteric-coated aspirin to protect my stomach? ANSWER: It depends, but you probably don’t need enteric-coated aspirin Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to resist dissolving and being absorbed in the stomach As such, enteric-coated aspirin passes into the […]
- How is irritable bowel syndrome treated? - Mayo Clinic News Network
From eating fiber-filled foods to exercising more, making some simple changes can help ease irritable bowel syndrome Although your body may not respond immediately to these changes, your goal is to find long-term, not temporary, solutions: Experiment with fiber When you have irritable bowel syndrome, fiber can be a mixed blessing Although it helps reduce constipation, […]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier
For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of colorectal cancer
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to take a stool softener daily to prevent constipation? What are the side effects of doing so long-term? ANSWER: There currently isn't any research that has examined the specific long-term side effects of taking a stool softener every day While the risks associated with taking this kind of over-the-counter […]
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