Overview
What is constipation?
What are the main symptoms of constipation?
How is constipation diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for constipation?
Have any supplements been studied for constipation?
How could diet affect constipation?
Are there any other treatments for constipation?
What causes constipation?
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The effect of apple polyphenols on constipation in overweight adults
In this 12-week randomized controlled trial in 23 adults with overweight, apple-derived polyphenols increased the weekly bowel movement frequency, compared to a placebo. However, not all of the participants had constipation at baseline.
Caffeine for constipation?
Does taking a resistant starch supplement improve constipation?
Is a high-fiber diet as effective as medication for improving constipation in children with cerebral palsy?
A probiotic strain to improve constipation?
Frequently asked questions
What are the subtypes of primary constipation?
Is constipation diagnosed differently in children and adults?
Does the type of fiber matter when it comes to constipation?
Does a low-carbohydrate diet increase the risk of constipation?
References
Examine Database References
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- 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)
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