Why regularly taking laxatives over the long term can be a bad idea

If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get ...
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AGA guidance urges ‘detailed, cautious’ approach before surgery in refractory constipation

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...
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Researchers testing laxative-free colon scan

New findings suggest CT colonography is almost as good at identifying certain polyps as a traditional colonoscopy. Doctors tested a CT colonography without asking patients to take a laxative. Instead ...
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What To Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C)

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a type of IBS, a condition that causes different digestive symptoms. The main symptom of IBS-C is ...