chronic constipation

Only one-third of patients visiting an ED for constipation were taking appropriate medications before their visit, ...

MARCH 27, 2025

In part 1 of this two-part series, Anthony Lembo, MD, highlights his favorite studies from ACG 2024.

JANUARY 31, 2025

Patients with chronic refractory constipation appear to have heightened activity in their sympathetic nervous ...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The next time a patient complains of chronic constipation, send them (masked, of course) to the grocery store.

JANUARY 13, 2021

Three of five Americans suffering from constipation have not discussed their symptoms with a health care provider, ...

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Draft guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association recommend that only laxatives and peripherally ...

OCTOBER 4, 2018

A 50-cc water-filled balloon is the optimal device for assessing defecation ability at the bedside, according to ...

AUGUST 15, 2018

Chronic idiopathic constipation leads to roughly 20% more in outpatient costs compared with patients without the ...

JULY 17, 2018

Chronic constipation (CC) affects 20% of the US population, imposing a significant economic burden and resulting in ...

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Chronic constipation (CC) affects 20% of the US population, imposing a significant economic burden and resulting in ...

AUGUST 16, 2017

Patients with chronic constipation suffer more from the condition than their health care providers may realize, ...

JULY 14, 2017