Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...
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Constipation relief: The simple gut-healthy habits that really work, according to experts

Constipation affects millions of Americans, but dietitians say a few small changes — more fiber, hydration, and the right ...
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AGA Urges Caution Before Surgery in Refractory Constipation

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...
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Surgery for Refractory Constipation Should Be Last Resort, Guideline Says

Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...
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What you should know about constipation

Learn common causes of constipation, such as diet, hydration, and lifestyle changes, along with symptoms and potential ...
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The great fiber myth: New science debunks prunes and bran as the ultimate constipation cure

Groundbreaking clinical guidelines reveal that traditional remedies like prunes and high-fiber diets lack empirical evidence, ...
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Colon Cancer: What Persistent Constipation For Months Could Indicate

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in the early stages, but as the disease progress more symptoms may appear ...
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50 Foods to Eat and Avoid With IBS-C

Making changes to the diet may help in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Learn which ...

Control valve discovered in gut's plumbing system may hold answers to constipation and diarrhea

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in ...
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Remedies for Constipation with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Constipation is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Discover ways to manage it, from dietary changes to over-the-counter products. If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), there’s a good ...

Toddler Dismissed With Constipation, Then Comes Heartbreaking Truth

Mom Olivia questioned herself, wondering whether she was projecting anxiety onto a normal phase of toddler clinginess.