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2. EMedicine Journal - CONSTIPATION - Acute, Subacute And Chronic Constipation; Bow constipation constipation is a common symptom, but often, it remains unrecognized until the patient develops sequelae such as anorectal disorders or diverticular disease. Several definitions of http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2833.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Gastroenterology Constipation Last Updated: January 8, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: bowel movement, BM, anorectal disorders, diverticular disease, stool frequency, colonic dysmotility, defecation, anorectal manometry, hard stools, straining, hemorrhoid, anal fissure AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Marc D Basson, MD, PhD , Chief of Surgery, John D Dingell VA Medical Center; Professor, Department of Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine Marc D Basson, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Surgeons , and American Gastroenterological Association Editor(s): Ronnie Fass, MD , Director of GI Motility Laboratory, Tucson VA Medical Center, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Arizona School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

3. Constipation A look at who gets it, the causes, diagnostic tests, treatment and how serious this is. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/const/const.htm

Email To A Friend Also see: What I need to know about Constipation Home Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Constipation Constipation On this page: Who gets constipated? What causes constipation? What diagnostic tests are used? How is constipation treated? ... For More Information 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.

4. MedlinePlus: Constipation constipation. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. SearchMEDLINE for recent research articles on • constipation. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/constipation.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Constipation Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Nutrition ... Seniors Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Constipation You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Dietary Fiber Digestive System Symptoms and Manifestations From the National Institutes of Health Constipation (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse) What I Need to Know about Constipation (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse) - easy-to-read Also available in: Spanish General/Overviews Constipation (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Constipation (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms Abdominal Pain, Long-Term (American Academy of Family Physicians) Abdominal Pain, Short-Term (American Academy of Family Physicians) Colonoscopy (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Colonoscopy (Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash plug-in Also available in: Spanish Elimination Problems (American Academy of Family Physicians) Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Radiography-Lower GI Tract (Barium Enema "BE")

5. Fiber & Constipation - Ask The Dietitian Registered Dietitian Joanne Larson answers commonly asked questions regarding fiber and supplements for constipation. http://www.dietitian.com/fiber.html

Constipation I recently read in a magazine about "Pro Fibe". I am having a lot of difficulty locating it in the natural food stores. Can you give me any ideas where to locate it? Thank you very much. Haven't a clue. My question is why do you want to use it? What are the reported benefits? What is "natural" about this product over eating whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables? Hello, I just purchased a vita-mix (blender) to blend fruit and vegetable drink. I would like to find out what is the recommended amount of fiber intake per person per day. Should children consume the same amount of fiber? Also, I don't like to eat fruit by chewing it. However blending into juice is OK. Would drink blended juice sufficient for healthy daily diet? Thank you for checking the answer. Whether you blend or eat the edible part of fruits or vegetables, you should get the same nutrients assuming you compare 1 raw piece to the equivalent amount juiced. If you cook the vegetables or fruits first, some vitamins (Vitamin C, thiamin) may be lost during cooking depending on the amount of water and the length of cooking. If you don't like to eat fruits or vegetables, but will drink them juiced, which is fine. Either way, you are getting the nutritional benefit. Generally, a person should consume 1 gram of fiber for every 100 calories or approximately 25 grams of fiber per day. Persons with reduced food intake, say 1200 calories, should aim for at least 15 grams of fiber as the average American only eats 12 grams per day. No, children do not need the same amount of fiber as adult; they need fewer fibers and fewer calories until they reach adolescence. The

6. Constipation Jackson Gastroenterology's Web Site includes office information and paient education material on digestive and liver disorders, and nutrition. Endoscopic procedures that help in diagnosis and constipation. constipation can be defined as infrequent or hard pellet stools, or difficulty in a desirable goal. While troublesome, constipation is not usually a serious disorder http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs07.htm

Home Jackson Gastro Patient Education Constipation Constipation can be defined as infrequent or hard pellet stools, or difficulty in evacuating stool. Passing one or more soft, bulky stools every day is a desirable goal. While troublesome, constipation is not usually a serious disorder. However, there may be other underlying problems causing constipation and, therefore, testing is often recommended. What Causes Constipation? The stomach churns and mixes food so it can be digested. The near-liquid food then enters the small intestine which extracts calories, minerals and vitamins. The small intestine ends in the right-lower abdomen where it enters the colon. The colon, or large bowel, is 5 to 6 feet long. Its function is to withdraw water from the liquid stool, so that by the time it reaches the rectum there is a soft formed stool. If an excessive amount of water is extracted, the stool can become hard and difficult to expel. Constipation is often caused by a lazy colon that does not contract properly and fails to move the stool to the rectum. The colon also can become spastic and remain contracted for a prolonged time. In this case, stool cannot move along. Too much water is absorbed and hard pellet-like stool develops. Constipation also can result from a mechanical obstruction, such as tumors or advanced diverticulosis, a disorder which can distort and narrow the lower-left colon. Other conditions that can produce a sluggish, poorly contracting bowel include: pregnancy, anal fissures and hemorrhoids, certain drugs, thyroid hormone deficiency, the abuse of laxatives, travel, and stress.

7. Virtual Hospital: Constipation For Patients. constipation A Guide for Patients. James A. Clifton Center for Digestive Diseases. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Peer Review Status Internally Peer Reviewed. First Published November 1994 endorsement by the University of lowa Hospitals and Clinics. constipation. constipation is a symptom, not a disease http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/Gastro/Constipation.html

For Patients Constipation: A Guide for Patients James A. Clifton Center for Digestive Diseases University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed First Published: November 1994 Last Revised: November 1994 The use of trademark names does not constitute endorsement by the University of lowa Hospitals and Clinics. Constipation Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. It is frequently caused by a disturbance of how the colon works. The normal functions of the colon are to: Remove water from the waste material that passes from the small intestine into the colon, Serve as a storage area for waste material, and Help move and expel stool from the body. Constipation may occur because: Too much water is removed by the colon, causing dry or hard stools, Stool moves too slowly through the colon, or The patient is unable to expel stools. Normal bowel habits among healthy people vary greatly from three times a day to three times a week. In some individuals, constipation may refer to infrequent bowel movements (less than 3 per week). While troublesome, constipation is usually not serious. It should be treated and corrected to reduce abdominal discomfort and other related symptoms and to prevent the development of complications. Untreated chronic constipation may lead to or aggravate more serious problems such as hemorrhoids or fecal impaction (partial blockage due to hard stool). Measures to Treat Constipation The goal of treatment is to reestablish normal bowel habits without the use of laxatives or enemas. The treatment measures listed below are explain in more detail in the following paragraphs.

8. What I Need To Know About Constipation Defines constipation and includes a list of steps for prevention, as well as a list of additional resources What is constipation? constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/whyconst/whyconst.htm

Email To A Friend PDF Version Spanish Version Also see: Constipation Home Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : What I need to know about Constipation What I need to know about Constipation On this page: What is constipation? What can I do about constipation? Points to Remember For More Information What is constipation? Constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. You may feel "draggy" and full. Some people think they should have a bowel movement every day. That is not really true. There is no "right" number of bowel movements. Each person's body finds its own normal number of bowel movements. It depends on the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other things. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts for a short time and is not serious. When you understand what causes constipation, you can take steps to prevent it. Top What can I do about constipation?

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10. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Constipation constipation. Definition Return to top. constipation refers to infrequentor hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. constipation http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003125.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Constipation Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations ... Prevention Illustrations Sources of fiber Digestive system organs Alternative names Return to top Irregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements Definition Return to top Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for more than 10 minutes, or no bowel movements after more than 3 days. Infants who are still exclusively breastfed may go 7 days without a stool. Considerations Return to top Constipation is a relative term. Normal patterns of bowel elimination vary widely from person to person and you may not have a bowel movement every day. While some healthy people have consistently soft or near-runny stools, others have consistently firm stools, but no difficulty passing them. When the stool is hard, infrequent, and requires significant effort to pass, you have constipation. The passage of large, wide stools may tear the mucosal membrane of the anus, especially in children. This can cause bleeding and the possibility of an

11. Virtual Hospital: Constipation For Patients. constipation A Guide for Patients. James A. Clifton andClinics. constipation constipation is a symptom, not a disease. It http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/constipation/

For Patients Constipation: A Guide for Patients James A. Clifton Center for Digestive Diseases University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed First Published: November 1994 Last Revised: November 1994 The use of trademark names does not constitute endorsement by the University of lowa Hospitals and Clinics. Constipation Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. It is frequently caused by a disturbance of how the colon works. The normal functions of the colon are to: Remove water from the waste material that passes from the small intestine into the colon, Serve as a storage area for waste material, and Help move and expel stool from the body. Constipation may occur because: Too much water is removed by the colon, causing dry or hard stools, Stool moves too slowly through the colon, or The patient is unable to expel stools. Normal bowel habits among healthy people vary greatly from three times a day to three times a week. In some individuals, constipation may refer to infrequent bowel movements (less than 3 per week). While troublesome, constipation is usually not serious. It should be treated and corrected to reduce abdominal discomfort and other related symptoms and to prevent the development of complications. Untreated chronic constipation may lead to or aggravate more serious problems such as hemorrhoids or fecal impaction (partial blockage due to hard stool). Measures to Treat Constipation The goal of treatment is to reestablish normal bowel habits without the use of laxatives or enemas. The treatment measures listed below are explain in more detail in the following paragraphs.

12. UCLA Center For Neurovisceral Sciences & Women's Health Information about IBS, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, GERD and other GI disorders. Also includes information about clinical trials http://ibs.med.ucla.edu

13. EMedicine - Constipation : Article By Dave Holson, MD, MPH constipation constipation is a symptom rather than a disease and is the most common digestive complaint in the United States. A standard set of criteria has been suggested that includes at least http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic111.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Gastrointestinal Constipation Last Updated: December 29, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: costiveness, hard stool, impaction, defecation, bowel movement, straining, defecation AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Dave Holson, MD, MPH , Educational Director, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine/Queens Hospital Center Dave Holson, MD, MPH, is a member of the following medical societies: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): William Chiang, MD , Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery/Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine;

14. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Child Constipation Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers. Child constipation. What is constipation?constipation is a symptom, not an illness. All children are different. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/childconstipation.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Child Constipation Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: October 2001 Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What is constipation? What are signs that my child is constipated? What causes constipation? ... When should I call the doctor? What is constipation? Constipation is a symptom, not an illness. All children are different. Some have fewer bowel movements (BMs) without constipation than others. Constipation is a change in how often a child has a BM, the size and thickness of the BM, or how easily the BM is passed. Normal BMs happen a few times a week or once a day. A school-age child who has less than 3 stools per week is considered constipated. What are signs that my child is constipated? Painful BMs. Child can't have a BM after pushing. A baby crying while trying to have a BM. Less than 3 stools in a week. Large, hard BMs that are painful. A swollen belly. Runny stool in a child's underpants. Loss of appetite.

15. Constipation In Children A look at this common problem in children, the causes, symptoms, treatment and when a doctor should be consulted. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipationchild/

Email To A Friend Also see: Constipation What I need to know about Constipation Home Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Constipation in Children Constipation in Children Constipation means that bowel movements are hard and dry, difficult or painful to pass, and less frequent than usual. It is a common problem for children, but it is usually temporary and no cause for parents to be concerned. When a child does not eat enough fiber, drink enough liquids, or get enough exercise, constipation is more likely to occur. It also happens when children ignore the urge to have a bowel movement, which they often do out of embarrassment to use a public bathroom, fear or lack of confidence in the absence of a parent, or unwillingness to take a break from play. Sometimes constipation is caused by medicines or a disease. Symptoms of constipation include no bowel movement for several days or daily bowel movements that are hard and dry cramping abdominal pain nausea vomiting weight loss liquid or solid, clay-like stool in the child's underweara sign that stool is backed up in the rectum Constipation can make a bowel movement painful, so the child may try to prevent having one. Clenching buttocks, rocking up and down on toes, and turning red in the face are signs of trying to hold in a bowel movement.

16. Constipation This health education site explains all you need to know about constipation, including prevention, selfcare, specific recommendations for effective non-prescription treatments, and when to see http://www.quickcare.org/gast/constipation.html

Constipation To understand constipation, you have to understand how the large intestine creates feces (stool). Food flows through the small intestine as a liquid mixture of digestive juices and the food you eat. By the time it reaches the large intestine, all the nutrients have been absorbed. The large intestine has one main function: to absorb water from the waste liquid, and turn it into a waste solid (stool). Common Causes Sometimes too much water is absorbed by the large intestine, leaving a very hard and dry stool that can't be passed without straining. That's constipation. Constipation itself is unpleasant enough, but when compounded by hemorrhoids created from straining, it can be miserable. Listed below are some common causes of constipation. Not drinking enough fluids. Your colon will absorb more water to prevent dehydration, resulting in dry, hard stools. Not having a bowel movement when you have the urge. This keeps stool in the colon longer, where more water is absorbed and stools get harder. Anything slowing movement of food through your colon increases your risk for constipation. Again, the longer it stays in, the harder it gets. Common factors slowing down the colon:

17. Medinfo: Constipation Medinfo s patient information on constipation, the term used to describedifficulty going to the toilet or opening the bowels. constipation. http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/constipation.html

index search health books site map Constipation Constipation is the term used to describe difficulty going to the toilet or opening the bowels. We probably all suffer from this for short periods during our lives, but for some it becomes a chronic or recurrent problem. What is normal? Some people would regard it as normal to open their bowels three or four times a day, while for others normality would be once a week. Certainly, the human body can function quite well at either extreme, but most people probably open their bowels every day or every couple of days. It is wise not to get obsessed by the need to open the bowels daily, but if you experience a change of bowel habit that persists then you should seek the advice of your doctor. Cause Change of diet or dehydration and a change of daily schedule may lead to constipation. Certain medications, especially some pain killers, may lead to problems. Sometimes the cause is a bowel disorder, but this is the exception, rather than the rule. General Background Over recent years it has become apparent that people who eat more fibre are less prone to various bowel diseases and also are likely to be healthier in other ways. Fibre tends to diminish transit time (ie the length of time it takes for something that is eaten to pass right through the system) and thus reduce constipation. Funnily enough, if you take more fibre it will tend to

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19. Information From Your Family Doctor An article about constipation in children. Information on how to tell if you child has this, how it http://familydoctor.org/handouts/222.html

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home For Parents Common Conditions in Children Constipation How do I know if my child is constipated? What causes constipation? What can I do if my child is constipated? Constipation in Children Printer-friendly version Email this article How do I know if my child is constipated? Your child is constipated if one or more of the following are true: He or she has fewer than 3 bowel movements a week. The stools are hard, dry and unusually large. The stools are difficult to pass. Return to top What causes constipation? Constipation is likely to happen when your child doesn't drink enough water, milk or fruit juices, or if your child doesn't eat a healthy diet that includes enough fiber. Fiber is found in foods such as cereals, grains, fruits and vegetables. If your child eats a diet high in fat and refined sugars (candy and desserts), he or she is probably not getting fiber, which may result in constipation. Constipation may also begin when you change your baby from breast milk or baby formula to whole cow's milk, and when your switch from baby food to solid food. Young children often ignore the urge to have a bowel movement and may become constipated. Your child may not want to interrupt play, ask a teacher or use a public restroom.

20. Enemas & Colonics Excerpts from a 425page book, Love Thine Enemas Heal Thyself by Glenn J. Knox. Colon Therapy Journal, articles on Candida, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Cancer, Childbirth, Colds and constipation. http://www.lifeknox.com

LIFEKNOX YOUR SOURCE OF RATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION LIFEKNOX JOURNAL The Journal of Rational Health Care 7 FREE ISSUES Candida Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation ... How To Give An Enema from the 344 page book LOVE THINE ENEMAS HEAL THYSELF by Dr. J. Glenn Knox BA, DC on the Psychological, Spiritual, Political and Sexual Aspects of presented by LIFEKNOX PUBLISHING The Colon Therapy Journal Colon Therapy Journal This chapter gives knowledge necessary to safely give and take an enema. Enemas are tools for health that have very few negatives, are among the most ancient and safest of all medical treatments. Enemas can be great aides to health. A sense of well being, clearness, cleanness and euphoria follows an enema. Perhaps this is why enemas are used by sects of Christianity, Islam, Judiasm, Hinduism and other religious faiths for purification and atunement to God. Use this knowledge. Have a better life. sitemap

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