Chronic functional constipation is persistent constipation that doesn’t have a clearly identifiable underlying cause. Constipation is often defined as passing fewer than three bowel movements per week ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved Linzess, the first therapy for pediatric functional constipation in patients aged 6 to 17 ...

Middle-aged and older adults who adopt three to five healthy lifestyle behaviors — never smoking, 7-9 hours of sleep per night, high levels of vigorous physical activity, a high-quality diet, and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reported cases of function constipation varied between countries; future research is needed to determine the ...

Chronic constipation is a common yet often overlooked digestive concern that can significantly affect quality of life. While occasional constipation is commonly experienced by most people, chronic ...

A newly approved option for pediatric patients with functional constipation significantly increased the frequency of bowel movements and improved other burdensome symptoms as well, according to a ...

Several clinical and functional factors were associated with new-onset constipation after stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke, ...

Treatments increase fluid in the intestines and stimulate bowel movements Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome ...