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Start with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis It may be uncomfortable to talk to a healthcare provider about your constipation, but keep in mind that it is a very common condition, and your provider is there to help. To assist with this discussion, keep a diary of symptoms, preferably when you are not taking […]

The treatment of people with gastroparesis generally relies on: dietary modifications medications that enhance gastric emptying, and medications that reduce nausea and vomiting. Gastroparesis is characterized by symptoms and the confirmed delay of emptying of food from the stomach where no blockage is evident. In most individuals with gastroparesis, the cause of the disorder is […]

When it comes to “normal”, peoples’ ideas on their bowel habits can vary considerably. As a result, constipation is one of the most difficult gut symptoms to define. Patients, physicians, and researchers all have different views of this condition.  Most of us experience constipation from time to time. Illness, inactivity, travel, medications, and other circumstances […]

Although constipation is well understood by the medical practice community, there are various misconceptions that persist among the general public about constipation and its treatment, which are not evidence based. Misconceptions can add to the burden of discomfort and cost of this condition. Is it dangerous for stool to remain in the colon for a […]

Here are some tips to help you decide what foods to eat and what foods to avoid. General dietary recommendations for gastroparesis include: Eat smaller, more frequent meals Eat less fatty foods Avoid fiber Avoid foods that cannot be chewed well Foods that are generally encouraged include: Breads, cereals, crackers, ground or pureed meats Vegetables […]

There are many possible causes of chronic constipation. But in most cases, no cause can be identified. Such constipation may be said to be “idiopathic” or “functional.” That means there is a problem with the way the body is working. Constipation can be made worse by one or more of the following: poor general health, […]

Increasing dietary fiber can often help improve mild constipation, but its effects can be less reliable for more severe cases. In some individuals with slow colonic transit, or colonic inertia, increasing fiber may actually worsen symptoms.   Dietary fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that is classified into two types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Each type […]

Constipation is a common disorder affecting approximately 1 out of every 6-7 people worldwide, and annually leading to more than 1.5 million healthcare provider visits in the United States alone. People can experience short-term constipation as a result of medication use, dietary changes, or even travel. However, most cases of constipation are a chronic or […]

Laxatives are a type of medication often used to treat constipation and various other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders because they increase digestion and promote bowel movements. Most people who are mildly constipated do not need laxatives. However, for those who have made diet and lifestyle changes and are still constipated, a healthcare provider may recommend laxatives […]

Treatments for Gastroparesis The treatment for gastroparesis in an individual depends on the severity of symptoms. Treatments are aimed at managing symptoms over a long-term. Treatment approaches may involve one or a combination of: dietary and lifestyle measures, medications, and/or procedures that may include surgery, such as enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, gastric electrical stimulation (Enterra), […]