Cure Research for Constipation

Latest Treatments for Constipation

Some of the more recent treatments for Constipation include:

• Increase fluid intake
• Modify diet
• Enemas
• more treatments...»

Treatments for Constipation

Treatments to consider for Constipation may include:

• Water
• Fluids
• High fiber diet
• Exercise
• Enema - though over-use of enemas can lead to medical problems.
• Obeying the need for a bowel movement
• Laxatives - laxative use can be dangerous for children, the use of laxatives can lead to over-use of laxatives, which can actually create more constipation.
• more treatments...»

Medical Research Breakthroughs and Constipation

Family history important in women with pelvic organ prolapse: Pelvic organ prolapse -- a tear or weakness in a woman's pelvic floor muscles that allows her internal organs to fall outside the body -- runs in families, a new Saint Louis University study finds. Women with a family member who has had a hernia or prolapse -- two conditions that cause internal organs to protrude through a body opening --are more likely to develop prolapse themselves, according to the new study. Other major risk factors within a woman's control are having children vaginally, being overweight, chronically straining from constipation or doing a lot of lifting. Women who have prolapse feel pressure or heaviness when they stand. They could have problems emptying the bladder or the sensation of something dangling between their legs. Some women have surgery to resuspend and reposition the uterus, rectum or bladder to keep it inside the body. A more conservative treatment is placing a plastic device inside the vagina to hold everything up. Women with a family history of hernia or prolapse were at 1.4 times the risk of prolapse than those without a close relative with the problem. Nearly half of 458 studied, had a family member -- a grandparent, parent or sibling -- with a hernia or prolapse. Of these, more than half had prolapse.Women at risk with a strong family history should not take a job that requires them to do heavy lifting. They should watch their weight. They should avoid becoming constipated so they don't strain during bowel movements. There is an increased risk of prolapse in women with a family history dramatically increases among those who delivered three or more children vaginally. The study underscores the importance of women knowing their family history (both maternal and paternal) and reporting it to their physician.

Medical research for Constipation: medical news summaries:

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Constipation Treatment: Book Excerpts

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• Treatment - Chronic constipation
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• Nursing considerations - Constipation

Clinical Trials for Constipation

Some of the clinical trials for Constipation include:

• Phase 2 Study of MD-1100 Acetate Administered for 14 Days to Patients Meeting Criteria for Chronic Constipation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - MD-1100 Acetate
• Dose-Range-Finding, Phase 2 Trial of Oral Linaclotide Acetate Administered to Patients With Chronic Constipation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - linaclotide acetate
• Constipation in Pediatric Cancer Patients Receiving Vinca Alkaloids or Narcotics - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study Of Alvimopan Drug For Treatment Of Constipation Due To Prescription Pain Medication - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - alvimopan
• Biofeedback for Dyssynergic Constipation - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Diazepam
• more trials...»

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