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Constipation: a universal childhood health problem

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Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)

Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a condition characterized by chronic constipation accompanied by abdominal pain. This is a subtype of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Approximately one-third of IBS patients have type IBS-C. IBS-C is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. These are gastrointestinal (GI) disorders that cause symptoms, but the cause cannot be determined despite […]

11 causes of short-term or chronic constipation

Constipation is a condition in which you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, straining to go to the toilet, and passing small, hard stools. It may feel like not all the stool is being passed. Constipation can have many causes, including diet, dehydration, diabetes, pregnancy, travel, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stress, and other […]

Cureus oro-anal transit time and colonic manometry: Predictability and outcomes in children with functional constipation Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to measure oro-anal transit time using SITZMARKS® (Konsyl…1 month ago) The objective was to evaluate the correlation between time (OTT).

Cureus oro-anal transit time and colonic manometry: Predictability and outcomes in children with functional constipation Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to measure oro-anal transit time using SITZMARKS® (Konsyl…1 month ago) The objective was to evaluate the correlation between time (OTT).

Probiotic BG01-4 reduces constipation and discomfort in digestive disorders

A double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigated the efficacy of an inactivated proprietary strain. Bacillus subtilisRich in branched chain fatty acids (BCFA) (BG01-4) was used to treat self-reported FGID and placebo in 67 participants over a 4-week period. The Australian and US authors concluded: “BG01-4 intake was well tolerated and reduced symptoms of constipation and […]

Chronic idiopathic constipation: symptoms, treatment, diet

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a health condition in which people experience chronic symptoms of constipation, but health care providers cannot determine the cause using standard diagnostic tests. Also called chronic idiopathic constipation. functional constipation This is classified as a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGD), meaning that although tests do not show any visible physical abnormalities, […]

New vibrating pill may help relieve chronic constipation

Provided by Vibrant Doctors may now prescribe a new treatment in the form of vibrating tablets to treat chronic constipation. Vibrant, the first treatment of its kind, manufactured by medical device manufacturer Vibrant Gastro, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in August 2022. One company says doctors can now prescribe it this week. […]

Can constipation cause fever in adults and children?

Although constipation does not cause a fever, some conditions that can cause constipation can. For example, some infections can cause fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. Also, constipation and fever can occur at the same time without being related. Alternatively, a fever can cause behavioral changes that lead to constipation, such as changing the way a person […]