Psyllium husk — or psyllium, for short — comes from the mainly soluble fiber outer shell of the Plantago ovata plant. It’s ...

The main principle behind the treatment of constipation is to treat the underlying problem. For instance, correcting hypothyroidism or hypercalcaemia is preferable to using laxatives to stimulate ...

If you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, your healthcare provider may have told you that making changes to your diet can help you manage symptoms. Research has indicated that many people ...

Constipation isn’t a topic people like to talk about. But infrequent or dry, difficult bowel movements are a surprisingly common problem. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience this health issue.

The guidelines were prepared following a comprehensive literature search by Dr PD Thomas. This involved a review of electronic databases (Medline and PubMed) using keywords such as “diarrhea”, ...

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