Rates of unnecessary abdominal X-rays decreased from 62% to 24% in children seen in the emergency department (ED) for constipation after implementation of a quality improvement intervention. The study ...

Having trouble finding relief from chronic constipation? Natural, first-line approaches include drinking plenty of water, increasing fiber intake, and identifying food intolerances. But if these ...

Constipation is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor. Massage may be one way to help relieve long-term (chronic) constipation. Constipation happens when you have difficult, ...

Abdominal massage is emerging as a promising non‐invasive intervention for managing constipation across diverse patient populations. This therapy involves the application of rhythmic pressure and ...

Acute and chronic constipation together accounted for nearly half of all cases of acute abdominal pain in children treated at one hospital. The study also suggests that physicians should do a simple ...

Stomach massage can be a home remedy for constipation relief. It involves applying gentle pressure, stroking, kneading, and other techniques on the muscles. Constipation affects around 16 out of 100 ...

You may be constipated if your bowel movements are difficult or happen less than 3 times per week. You can treat most mild cases of constipation with lifestyle changes, as well as different types of ...