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 ...

A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults. Surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western and ...

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 ...

The marketing authorization was supported by data from a pivotal clinical trial in 312 patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. The orally-administered, drug-free capsule, Vibrant ®, has ...

If you have constipation caused by digestive system problems, you may want to learn more about Trulance and Linzess. They’re prescription drugs used to treat the following conditions in adults: ...

Constipation can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, and downright uncomfortable. While over-the-counter laxatives might offer quick relief, they’re not always the best long-term solution.

NEWTON, Mass., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed an FDA-cleared drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, presented ...

Constipation is a common digestive ailment that bothers millions of people across the globe, and a lot of them manage without ...

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), ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...