— Assist device was helpful for a particular subgroup of patients by Zaina Hamza, Staff Writer, MedPage Today October 27, 2021 For women with defecatory dysfunction, those with normal stool consistency, greater rectoanal pressure gradient, lower anal tone, and of younger age (<50 y/o) were most likely to benefit from a squatting assist stool (SAS), […]
April 26, 2021 The American Journal of Gastroenterology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This is an updated review on over-the-counter laxatives for constipation. Senna and polyethylene glycol have the highest level of evidence. Fiber, stimulant laxatives, and magnesium salts have moderate levels of evidence for efficacy. No serious adverse events were noted with these therapies. – Mukund Venu, MD, FACG INTRODUCTION […]
— Kiwi tied to fewer adverse events and greater patient satisfaction by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer October 26, 2020 For patients with chronic constipation, green kiwifruit (a.k.a. Chinese gooseberry) was associated with fewer adverse effects and greater patient satisfaction than psyllium or prunes, although all three were effective, according to a randomized trial. In a […]
October 12, 2016 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE “Constipation is extremely common in Parkinson’s disease, and quite difficult to manage, particularly in late disease stages. Disruption in the intestinal biostasis has been shown in Parkinson’s disease, and, based on these findings, as well as smaller prior attempts, the authors conducted a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of […]
Insider news from Dr. William Davis for readers of the Wheat Belly books and followers of Cureality.com I call the gastrointestinal tract “the first battleground” between wheat, grains, and your body. It is the first contact between the absorptive surface of your intestinal tract and the dozens of toxic compounds in wheat and grains. While […]
by Amy Myers, M.D. Have you gone “number two” today? Yesterday? The day before that? In conventional medicine, the baseline requirement for regularity is three bowel movements a week, but a better indication of a truly healthy gut is going one to three times a day. Regular bowel movements are a key indication of a […]
03.25.2015 by Molly Walker Contributing Writer Action Points Note that this observational study demonstrated an association between autism spectrum disorder and maternally reported gastrointestinal symptoms. Be aware that the study’s reliance on maternal report could significantly bias the results. Children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were more likely to have maternally reported […]
Thursday, October 2, 2014 By Margaret Polaneczky, MD How much extra calcium should I be taking?” It’s a question I get several times a day from women of all ages, but mostly from those in menopause or nearing menopause. The answer I almost always give is “less than you think.” And for most women, probably none. […]
The American Journal of Gastroenterology , (16 September 2014) | doi:10.1038/ajg.2014.233 A Prospective Study of the Effect of Bowel Movement Frequency, Constipation, and Laxative Use on Colorectal Cancer Risk Jessica Citronberg, Elizabeth D Kantor, John D Potter and Emily White Abstract OBJECTIVES: Constipation and laxative use have been hypothesized to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · July 29, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials evaluated the efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). While the data for prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS were too sparse for conclusions, probiotics showed benefit in global IBS, […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · August 06, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this review and meta-analysis, 14 records, which included 1182 patients with functional constipation, were evaluated retrospectively to determine the effect of probiotics on gut transit time, stool output, and constipation symptoms. The authors found that both Bifidobacterium lactis and Lactobacillus casei Shirota probiotics reduced whole-gut transit […]
April 28, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This meta-analysis of 15 studies from peer-reviewed journals found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience significantly more GI symptoms than comparison groups. The study also showed higher rates of diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. The results of this study indicate a greater prevalence of GI symptoms in children […]
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Feb;20(1):32-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.10.008. Epub 2013 Oct 30. Alcantara J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Constipation compromises the health-related quality of life of children. Chiropractic is a popular alternative therapy for children with constipation. We performed this integrative review of the literature to inform clinical practice. METHODS: Our integrative review of the literature began […]
EVIDENCE FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY Alayne D Markland DO, MSc, Olafur Palsson, PsyD, Patricia S Goode MSN, MD, Kathryn L Burgio, PhD, Jan Busby-Whitehead MD, William E Whitehead PhD Disclosures Am J Gastroenterol. 2013;8(5):796-803. ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract Objectives: Epidemiological studies support an association of self-defined constipation with fiber and physical activity, but […]