Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but challenging subset remains refractory. These patients often undergo extensive ...

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...

All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can signal serious health issues. Doctor warns that ignoring persistent ...