101. Constipation constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, http://www.temple.edu/gisection/constip.html

Gastroenterology Section Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Constipation The lower digestive tract Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day. However, there is no right number of daily or weekly bowel movements. Normal may be three times a day or three times a week depending on the person. Also, some people naturally have firmer stools than others. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. Poor diet and lack of exercise are usually the causes. In most cases, constipation is temporary and not serious. Understanding its causes, prevention, and treatment will help most people find relief. Who gets constipated?

102. Constipation CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00043700.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Constipation Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group). Definition Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass. Bowel habits vary, but an adult who has not had a bowel movement in three days or a child who has not had a bowel movement in four days is considered constipated. Description Constipation is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States. Constipation can occur at any age, and is more common among individuals who resist the urge to move their bowels at their body's signal. This often happens when children start school or enter daycare and feel shy about asking permission to use the bathroom. Constipation is more common in women than in men and is especially apt to occur during pregnancy . Age alone does not increase the frequency of constipation, but elderly people (especially women) are more likely to suffer from constipation.

103. Constipation Detailed information on constipation, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, andtreatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_digest/constpn.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Colorectal Cancer: Assessment Colorectal Cancer: Medical Oncology Colorectal Cancer: Surgery ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Constipation What is constipation? Constipation is a condition in which a person has uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements. Generally, a person is considered to be constipated when bowel movements result in passage of small amounts of hard, dry stool, usually fewer than three times a week. About 3 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, resulting in two million physician visits annually.

104. Chronic Constipation And Encopresis In Children Multimedia Tutorial about childhood constipation and encopresis directed towardsparents and children. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/patients/Tutorials/Cons

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Site Index Site Search Search this site: Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation Chronic Constipation and Encopresis in Children What is constipation? Most of the time, when we say a child is constipated, we mean he or she passes bowel movements less than every other or every third day and when he or she does pass a bowel movement, it often is large and hard, and perhaps most importantly, it hurts. What are normal bowel habits? Everybody is different, so what is normal for one person may not be normal for another person. When we talk about normal bowel habits, we are talking about averages.

105. Constipation San Francisco, CA, USA constipation is a topic few people want to talk about Anybody over 50 particularly with new onset constipation representing a http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/kron/archive/2001/09/06/constipa

106. Constipation [Dec 1997; 46-3] A monthly newsletter about evidencebased health care; top source for suchinformation on the net. http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band46/b46-3.html

@import "../styles/advanced.css"; Skip navigation Constipation Review Results Bowel movements Comment We all know what it is, but it is hard to define. Bowel movement patters show that 90% of people in Western countries have between three bowel movements a day to three per week. Constipation is often defined as fewer than three bowel movements a week, though symptoms like straining, passing hard stools and inability to defecate when desired, together with abdominal pain also form part of a diagnosis. The use of laxatives, both prescribed and non-prescribed, is common, and constipation is thought to be common, especially in older people, women, and people with poor diets. So one might think that there would be a wealth of information from clinical trials on the effectiveness of laxative agents - that we would know that they work, and how well they work. Bandolier thought so too. So it was a surprise to see from a systematic review [1] that we don't have as much information as we thought, or would like. Review This is a good review, with great searching (though some might quibble about the exclusion of reports not in English), and an interesting description about a large number of trials which did not pass muster for various reasons. It makes a good read, though the journal is not readily available and

107. Abdominal Massage For Chronic Constipation Chronic constipation is common. Observational studies and case reports show The patient population was chronic constipation, no further details (21 http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/alternat/AT043.html

@import "../../styles/advanced.css"; Skip navigation Abdominal massage for chronic constipation Clinical bottom line: There is insufficient evidence of effect of abdominal massage for chronic constipation. The trials were small and of poor methodological quality. Chronic constipation is common. Observational studies and case reports show that massage may be helpful. Systematic review: Date review completed: June 1997 Number of trials included: Four Number of patients: Total 54 patients Control groups: phase of no massage or treatment with laxatives. Main outcomes: total gastrointestinal/colonic transit time, stool frequency, number of days with bowel movements, episodes of faecal incontinence, number of enemas given, stool consistency, patient well-being. Inclusion criteria were: controlled clinical trial; active treatment phase (abdominal massage) compared with a control phase (no massage or treatment with laxatives); patients with chronic constipation. Medline, Embase, CISCOM and the Cochrane Library (all years to June 1997) and the reviewer's own database of alternative therapies were searched to identify controlled trials of massage treatment for chronic constipation. A number of relevant search terms were used and experts were contacted for other published/unpublished information. Referenece lists of retrieved reports were checked for additional citations and no language restrictions were made. A controlled trial was defined as having a nonmassage treatment group. Study quality was assessed using a validated scale. Data were extracted in a standardised, predefined manner. A descriptive analysis was conducted.

108. Constipation Large amounts of laxatives are bought over the counter every day. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/constipation.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Constipation Reviewed by Dr Dan Rutherford , GP Stomach pain is a common symptom of constipation. What is constipation? Although constipation is a common term, from a medical perspective it is hard to define precisely. But defining infrequent is difficult when some 90 per cent of people in Western countries have a bowel pattern that ranges from three bowel movements a day to three per week. And it is possible to move your bowels every day and still be constipated if the stools are hard and difficult to pass. Equally, a daily bowel movement is by no means essential for, nor a sign of, good health. Provided the bowels move regularly and without discomfort, it doesn't matter if your natural bowel frequency is once every two or three days.

109. Baby Constipation constipation is a condition where stools become firmer and harder. Your childwill be troubled or in pain when they need to empty their bowels, http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/babyconstipation.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Baby constipation Reviewed by Dr Stephen Collins , GP What is infant constipation? Constipation is a condition where stools become firmer and harder. Your child will be troubled or in pain when they need to empty their bowels, and the bowels will not be emptied as often as usual. What causes it? The breastfed baby A breastfed baby will very rarely get constipation because breast milk is more easily digested. Breastfed babies have several helpful types of bacteria in their large intestine that are capable of breaking down some of the otherwise indigestible proteins in milk. As a result, their stools are softer, making bowel movements easier. Breastfed babies also have higher levels of a hormone called motiline that increases the movement of the bowels.

110. Constipation During Pregnancy : American Pregnancy Association constipation during pregnancy affects over half of all pregnant women. http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/constipation.html

American Pregnancy Association home about partners press room ... tribute gift search Preventing Pregnancy Getting Pregnant Infertility Adoption ... Consider Donating Most Popular Articles Understanding Ovulation Ovulation Calendar Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Bleeding During Pregnancy ... Pregnancy Wellness Pregnancy and Constipation Constipation occurs when there is abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult and infrequent bowel movements, and the passage of hard stools. Unfortunately, constipation affects approximately half of all women at some point during their pregnancy. What causes constipation during pregnancy? In general, worry, anxiety, minimal physical exercise, and a low-fiber diet may cause constipation. An increase in the prevalence of constipation in pregnant women is thought to occur due to hormones that relax the intestinal muscle and by pressure caused by the expanding uterus on the intestines. Relaxation of the intestinal muscle causes food and waste to move slower through your system. Sometimes iron tablets may contribute to constipation. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water if you are taking iron supplements. You may need to switch to a different type of iron tablet, but it is important to talk to your doctor first. How can I prevent or treat constipation during pregnancy?

111. PRODIGY Guidance - Constipation To relieve the discomfort associated with constipation. The perception ofnormal bowel function varies; what is constipation to one person may be normal http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=Constipation

112. Constipation - Tips On How To Bring About Relief Tips on how to treat constipation plus a onestop shop with natural remedies tohelp clear the bowels. http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/constipation.html

Learn something today on The Web tipsofallsorts.com Constipation Facts The relief plan Words of wisdom Clearance aids ... Tell a friend about this site Facts . A word that means bowel movements are infrequent, difficult and seemingly incomplete and stools appear hard and dry. This could be due to diet, stress, dehydration, anxiety, illness, drugs and minimum physical activity. . Constipation can be treated and prevented by combining a high-fiber diet, exercise and careful use of laxatives. However if a disease is causing constipation then the disease needs to be treated. . The squat position is still the best position to release bowels. The relief plan . Vegetables, whole grains (e.g. brown rice) and fruits are fibrous and must be consumed daily. Drink lots of fluid as well. . Prune juice which has a laxative-promoting substance called diphenylisatin. . Pear juice or fresh beet juice can hasten slow bowel traffic. . Drink 30 to 60 ml of noni juice in the morning to witness bowel movement. Drink at least a glass of water after drinking every 30ml of noni juice to help the body absorb the juice and flush toxins from the system. See Recommended dosing More about noni . Take ground psyllium or flaxseeds (they may contribute to more gas for some people) - mix 1 tablespoon of powder with water or fruit juice, followed by another glass of water, once daily.

113. Constipation Fallon M, O’Neill B ABC of palliative care constipation and diarrhoea. McMillan SC Presence and severity of constipation in hospice patients with http://www.hospice.va.gov/Amosbaileybook/4-Physical_Symptoms/3-Constipation/3-Co

Constipation Selected Readings Overview Ross DD, Alexander CS : Management of common symptoms in terminally ill patients; Part II. constipation , delirium and dyspnea. [Review] [39 refs]. Am Fam Phys 2001; 15 Fallon M, O’Neill B: ABC of palliative care: constipation and diarrhoea. BMJ 1997 Sykes NP: Constipation. In: Berger AM, Portenoy RK, Weissman DE eds New York Constipation in Advanced Cancer Mancini IL , Hanson J, Neumann CM, Bruera ED: Opioid type and other clinical predictors of laxative dose in advanced cancer patients: a retrospective study. J Palliat Med 2000 McMillan SC: Presence and severity of constipation in hospice patients with advanced cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2002;19:426-430.

114. Treatment Of Constipation Using Essential Oils A World of Aromatherapy explains the use of essential oils in the treatment ofconstipation. http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/essential-oils-constipation.htm

Health Products Acupuncture Chinese Medicine aromatherapy origins ... enhance the air Constipation: Constipation occurs when waste products move too slowly through the large bowel and are painful and infrequently eliminated. Common causes of constipation are stress, hurried meals, low roughage and lack of exercise. Essential Oils Suggested for Treatment Basil Marjoram Rosemary Suggestions for Use: Add a few drops of essential oil to a carrier oil, and massage the abdomen Add a few drops of essential oil to the bath and soak for fifteen minutes Cautions: If constipation occurs frequently, consult your physician. back to top home Simply submit your email address to join today Become a Sponsor About Us Privacy Guarantee Contact Us ... Link to us The information provided on this site is provided for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Should you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering any natural remedy.

115. Constipation Treatment Options At Mayo Clinic constipation treatment options for colonic dysmotility, which can lead to coloncancer at Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/constipation/

Home About Mayo Clinic Jobs Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Constipation Constipation Overview Diagnosis Treatment Options Appointments ... Medical Services Treatment of Constipation at Mayo Clinic (Synonyms: colonic dysmotility, slow-transit constipation) At Mayo Clinic, a multidisciplinary team of specialists work together to diagnose and treat conditions that cause chronic constipation. Constipation can be due to many disorders. It is important to identify the specific disorder for treatment to be appropriate and effective. In most cases, patients are diagnosed and treatment is begun, including surgery if necessary, in a week. Doctors in the Motility Interest Group , a part of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, are acclaimed for their research and treatment innovations in the area of colonic dysmotility, a severe constipation caused by dysfunctional nerves or muscles. Diagnosis Specialists at Mayo Clinic have access to many specialized tests, some pioneered at Mayo, to diagnose the cause of constipation. Frequently used tests include scintigraphy, tests to measure colonic contraction (motility tests) and tests to assess whether the rectum and pelvic floor muscles function appropriately during evacuation (i.e., anorectal testing). Read more about diagnosis of chronic constipation Transit Test The GI transit test measures how fast food travels through the digestive tract.

116. Constipation And Your Cat constipation is relatively common in cats. While middleaged and older cats (catsover 8 years) are more susceptible, cats of any age can become http://www.cah.com/dr_library/felconstip.html

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118. Www-med.stanford.edu/MedSchool/DGIM/Teaching/Modul SHS constipationconstipation, a common and typically minor disturbance of the digestive tract, constipation is easily detectable. The stool is usually hard, small, http://www-med.stanford.edu/MedSchool/DGIM/Teaching/Modules/Constipation.html

119. Constipation, Accidents And Bedwetting Review if constipation can be a trigger for recurrent UTIs, bedwetting, wettingaccidents during the day, and soiling, in a young girl. http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/05_wet_accident.htm

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120. Constipation Treatment Guide For Children constipation, the passage of hard, painful and infrequent stools, is common inchildren. Learn how to prevent and treat constipation by increasing fluids http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/conditions/l/aa081200.htm

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