Constipation in Children
Chris Woolston
How can I tell whether my child is constipated?Don't gauge it by how many trips your child makes to the toilet. Some children need to move their bowels twice a day; others go only once…
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Digestive Health Products Market to reach USD 79.2 Billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8%: Straits…
New York, United States, May 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digestive system health products are supplements that help people's digestive health by improving gut function. Foods, functional foods, and accessories made from natural plants,…
Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism: Findings could…
Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time,…
Delhi hospital successfully treats chronic constipation using biofeedback therapy – ET…
New Delhi, Doctors at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have successfully used the biofeedback therapy to treat patients of anorectal dyssynergia -- a condition in which the pelvic floor muscles are unable to relax, impeding the normal bowel…
Florasophy Weighs Fiber as Medicine
Portland, Oregon, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PORTLAND, OR., April 7, 2022 — Florasophy, a collection of organic, clinician-developed soluble fiber blends, has launched in Portland, Oregon. Founded by women entrepreneurs,…
Traditional Dietary Advice May Be Best for IBS
Traditional dietary advice is the best first approach for patients with non-constipated irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with the low FODMAP diet…
Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with cautionLaxatives can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all laxatives are safe for long-term use. Overuse of certain laxatives can lead to dependency and decreased…
Do Squatting Stools Get Things Going for Patients With Chronic Constipation?
Use of a defecation posture-modifying device (DPMD) was associated with normalized anorectal function among a small proportion of patients with…
KBC: When chatty contestant’s joke on constipation sent Amitabh Bachchan and audience rolling…
Amitabh Bachchan has hosted hundreds of contestants over the years on his game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. However, some contestants left a bigger impression than others. A few seasons ago, an aspiring comedian reached the hot seat and…
Breaking Down Patients’ Barriers
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