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Constipation Relief

The following articles will help you to find your way to constipation relief. Learn about medications, therapy options and dietary changes that are designed to ease the symptoms of constipation.
  1. Constipation Medicine (8)
  2. Constipation and Food (8)
  3. Daily Life (16)
  4. Dyssynergic Defecation (4)
  5. Gas and Bloating (10)
  6. Holidays and Constipation (6)
  7. IBS Research (7)
  8. Laxatives (6)
  9. OTCs (11)
  10. Readers Tips (5)
  11. Therapy for IBS-C (4)

Constipation Treatment Guide

Here is your guide to the wide variety of treatment strategies that can help you to find relief from chronic constipation.

Free E-Course: Coping with Chronic Constipation

This free eCourse offers tons of tips that address this frustrating health problem. Over the next four days you will receive a daily email which will teach you what foods are helpful, what medications are available, and what you can do to best take care of yourself.

Self-Care for Constipation

Here are things that you can try on your own to help to find constipation relief.

Prescription Medication for Constipation

There are only a few prescription options for the treatment of chronic constipation. Here you will learn more about these options in terms of their safety and effectiveness.

Laxative Guide

Looking for a laxative to help to relieve your constipation? Here is your guide to the safety and effectiveness of the various types of laxatives, so that you can decide which one is right for you.

Biofeedback for Constipation

Biofeedback is a treatment option for chronic constipation. Learn how biofeedback works and what to expect from a biofeedback session aimed at treating constipation.

Bowel Retraining for Constipation

This simple "how to" article will show you how to use bowel retraining to establish a more regular pattern of bowel movements.

Comprehensive Hemorrhoid Guide

Here you will find all that you need to know about hemorrhoids - symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

How To Take a Sitz Bath

A sitz bath is extremely helpful if you suffer from hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Here you will learn how to use a sitz bath safely and comfortably.

How to Reduce Straining on the Toilet

Here you will learn what you can do to reduce straining and increase your comfort level during bowel movements.

Constipation Information

Causes and care of constipation from A.D.A.M.

Constipation After Surgery

Constipation is a common side effect of surgery. Learn what can be done to prevent constipation after surgery.

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