Constipation

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    Constipation occurs when the process of defecation is impaired to such a degree that a person can no longer easily pass stool.

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    1. Fecal Weight - Marlett JA, Kajs TM, Fischer MHAn unfermented gel component of psyllium seed husk promotes laxation as a lubricant in humansAm J Clin Nutr.(2000 Sep)
    2. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - van der Schoot A, Drysdale C, Whelan K, Dimidi EThe effect of fiber supplementation on chronic constipation in adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Am J Clin Nutr.(2022-Jul-11)
    3. Fecal Weight - Coccorullo P, Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Miele E, Greco L, Staiano ALactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938) in infants with functional chronic constipation: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studyJ Pediatr.(2010 Oct)
    4. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - İlker Turan, Özden Dedeli, Serhat Bor, Tankut İlterEffects of a kefir supplement on symptoms, colonic transit, and bowel satisfaction score in patients with chronic constipation: a pilot studyTurk J Gastroenterol.(2014 Dec)
    5. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Kinnunen O, Winblad I, Koistinen P, Salokannel JSafety and efficacy of a bulk laxative containing senna versus lactulose in the treatment of chronic constipation in geriatric patientsPharmacology.(1993 Oct)
    6. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Naftali T, Feingelernt H, Lesin Y, Rauchwarger A, Konikoff FMZiziphus jujuba extract for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation: a controlled clinical trialDigestion.(2008)
    7. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Morishita D, Tomita T, Mori S, Kimura T, Oshima T, Fukui H, Miwa HSenna Versus Magnesium Oxide for the Treatment of Chronic Constipation: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Am J Gastroenterol.(2021-Jan-01)
    8. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Kubota M, Ito K, Tomimoto K, Kanazaki M, Tsukiyama K, Kubota A, Kuroki H, Fujita M, Vandenplas YLactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and Magnesium Oxide in Children with Functional Chronic Constipation: A Double-Blind and Randomized Clinical Trial.Nutrients.(2020-Jan-15)
    9. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Mori S, Tomita T, Fujimura K, Asano H, Ogawa T, Yamasaki T, Kondo T, Kono T, Tozawa K, Oshima T, Fukui H, Kimura T, Watari J, Miwa HA Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effect of Magnesium Oxide in Patients With Chronic Constipation.J Neurogastroenterol Motil.(2019-Oct-30)
    10. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Collado Yurrita L, San Mauro Martín I, Ciudad-Cabañas MJ, Calle-Purón ME, Hernández Cabria MEffectiveness of inulin intake on indicators of chronic constipation; a meta-analysis of controlled randomized clinical trials.Nutr Hosp.(2014-Aug-01)