By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCED A STUDY ON A VIBRATING CAPSULE THAT COULD TREAT CHRONIC, CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. WELL, THE TRIALS TO THIS NEW DRUG FREE TREATMENT OPTION ARE PIONEERED BY. DOCTOR BRIAN ...

Chronic constipation can be caused by stress, a lack of water, or not enough fiber in your diet. It may also be from pain medications, a blockage in your colon, nerve damage, and pelvic muscle issues.

The marketing authorization was supported by data from a pivotal clinical trial in 312 patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. The orally-administered, drug-free capsule, Vibrant ®, has ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again.It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about the size of a regular pill — but instead of releasing ...

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Chronic idiopathic constipation is a condition with constipation symptoms but no identifiable cause.Women, older people, and those with lower ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but ...