Chronic Constipation

An updated clinical practice guideline from The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons underscored the need for collaborative, cross-specialty care to achieve “optimal patient outcomes” in chronic constipation.

Each December, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders celebrates Constipation Awareness Month, in the hopes of boosting public awareness about constipation and providing support to those who suffer from the condition.

Psyllium was the most successful type of fiber to treat chronic constipation, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Healio presents the top peer-tested articles from June, which include updates on the acute hepatitis outbreak in children, FDA approval of Skyrizi for Crohn’s disease, investigational care of patients with chronic constipation and more.

Last week, Healio provided live coverage of Digestive Disease Week, the largest gathering of experts in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.

SAN DIEGO — An investigational, point-of-care rectal expulsion device may help determine whether patients with chronic constipation will improve with pelvic floor physical therapy, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

In this Healio video exclusive, Eric D. Shah, MD, MBA, of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, discusses his latest “disruptive” research to improve patient care in gastroenterology.

Healio Gastroenterology presents the following report on the top peer-tested stories in June.

Researchers observed clinically and statistically meaningful improvements with Trulance in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation with reduced quality of life.

Patients with chronic constipation who received kiwi fruit, prunes and psyllium reported relief in symptoms, according to a study published in American Journal of Gastroenterology.