Many people feel that regularity is the key to good health. Is this true or is it a myth? Grandmothers around the world have promoted daily bowel movements for generations, but there is no evidence that a trip to the... (Read More)
home remedies, medications, Power Pudding, and Joe and Terry's ten tips to combat constipation. (Read More)
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Constipation is one of the "minor" ailments that can really affect the quality of your life. Although in some cases it can be a very serious symptom, most of the time it is just annoying. We are often surprised when... (Read More)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the medical term for severe heartburn. Doctors prescribed more than $88 million worth of acid-suppressing drugs to help people handle GERD last year. What should you know about them, and are there other ways to... (Read More)
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Q. My wife has suffered from constipation for years. She usually has just one or two small bowel movements a week, with difficulty. She has tried prescription and over-the-counter medicines, including fiber and docusate, to no avail. A recent colonoscopy... (Read More)
Q. I've been on simvastatin for about six months and I have developed excruciating hip and upper leg pain. I get very tired in the middle of the afternoon and sometimes go to bed by 8 PM. I also am... (Read More)
Q. My 12-year-old daughter has very large bowel movements, so large, in fact, that she quite often plugs the toilet. They are hard and dry. She has no other health problems. She eats a relatively well-balanced diet with lots of... (Read More)
Q. No one knows I have this problem. I have been using the laxative bisacodyl every day for twenty years and have steadily increased the dosage. I've stopped taking it for a few days at a time. Not surprisingly, nothing... (Read More)