Multiple contributing factors have been linked to the development of chronic constipation. The most common of these include: increase in age (especially over the age of 65) the female sex (potentially due to physical and hormonal differences) reaction to medications (prescription and over-the-counter) decreased fiber and water intake reduced physical activity Studies also show that […]
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 […]
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804 Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction In Children An Overview
804 Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction In Children An Overview
Award for Junior Investigator in Clinical Science Dr. Van Oudenhove is Professor, Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders, KU Leuven Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Leuven in Belgium. His research covers different areas related to motility and functional GI disorders. These include better understanding of the complex gut-brain interactions and their role […]
2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Edition Fellow Exhibitor Level: Motegrity By stimulating rhythmic movements of the colon muscle, Motegrity is the only prescription medicine of its kind that works differently for adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Chronic means having symptoms for at least 6 months. Idiopathic means the cause of the constipation is […]
Disorders of the Colon and Rectum Presented by Baharak Moshiree, MD, MS-CI, FACG Dr. Baha Moshiree Watch presentation here Presentation Overview There are many diseases/syndromes of colon and rectum, many of which are chronic (continuous or occurring over and over for a long time). They include diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic constipation, […]
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Anonymous Personal Story: Coping with Chronic Constipation at 13 I am 13 years old and i have been dealing with severe, chronic constipation my entire life. My constipation was pretty bad when I was younger, considering I was young and didn’t really know what was going on with me. By the time I was 10 […]