Objective: Treatment of chronic functional constipation is difficult. Both oral and topical laxatives may fail to adequately relieve symptoms, and there is risk of adverse effects such as functional ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

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Outpatients >18 years of age with chronic functional constipation defined according to Rome II criteria [6] were enrolled in the study. All patients had normal haematological and biochemical test ...