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Could Constipation Be a Risk to the Heart?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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Constipation might increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns.
Gut Bugs Could Play Role in Chronic Constipation
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2024
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An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds.
These gut bugs belong to a clas...
Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers found that among more than 110,000 middle-aged and older U.S. adults, those who were chronically constipated -- f...
Toddler Constipation: How to Help Your Child Get Relief
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.
What is toddler constipation?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, ...
Stress, Stomach Pain: Diarrhea, Constipation, Ulcers & More
- Shirley Eichenberger-Archer HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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You may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.
Can stress cause stomach pain?
Stress, especially chronic stress, can indeed increase your risk for gastrointestinal (GI) problems.
Could High Laxative Usage Raise the Odds for Dementia?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests.
This risk is even higher among folks who use multiple types of laxatives or osmotic laxatives, which work by drawing water into stool.
Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.
It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.
New Drug Could Ease Parkinson's-Related Constipation
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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An experimental drug may help people with Parkinson's disease find relief from constant constipation -- a common and troublesome feature of the disease.