constipation
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The most common contributing factors are obesity, pregnancy and postpartum changes, constipation and prolonged sitting on the toilet, which is getting lengthier due to cellphone use in the bathroom, Rezaie said.
"Essentially, constipation disrupts the intestinal microbiota, which worsens kidney function. Working backwards, we hypothesized that we could improve kidney function by treating constipation."
From Science Daily
Researchers from Mass General Brigham conducted a new study examining whether five widely followed diets could help prevent chronic constipation in middle- and older-age adults.
From Science Daily
Infant-botulism symptoms include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control and difficulty swallowing, which can progress to difficulty breathing and respiratory arrest, the FDA said.
If magnesium is combined with chloride, it is recommended for muscle tension and pre-menstrual cramps, while citrate and oxide blends are aimed at digestion and help with constipation.
From BBC
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