Constipation is a common complaint, especially in older adults. It results in millions of physician visits per year, with hundreds of millions of dollars spent on laxatives. Untreated it can lead to ...

SEATTLE, May 8 -- Few geriatricians appear willing to try newer medications to treat chronic constipation in older adults, an informal survey here showed. Only about 2% of geriatricians reported ...

It’s normal to have an occasional bout of constipation. Uncomfortable as it may be, this usually resolves within a few days. But chronic constipation—which might require some action—is the issue if ...

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

Constipation is a common digestive complaint. Most bouts of constipation are short-term, or “acute.” However, some people experience long-term symptoms, known as chronic constipation. Chronic ...

Eating a lot of low fiber foods, eggs, onions, or legumes may cause constipation for some people. Certain foods may help prevent constipation. Constipation can also occur due to dehydration, stress, a ...

In most patients with chronic constipation, the cause is usually multifactorial. For proper assessment, it is useful to sort the major causes into categories ( Table 2). Drugs with anticholinergic ...