Common causes of chronic constipation: Mayo Clinic Radio Health …
Oct 3, 2019 · Constipation. Just about everyone deals with it at one time or another. But chronic constipation can interfere with daily activites and generally make life miserable. In this Mayo …
Constipation is Often a Preventable Emergency
Apr 2, 2015 · Constipation can lead to such discomfort and pain that patients seek medical treatment by going to the emergency room. Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Camilleri, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief
Aug 10, 2021 · In general, fermentable fibers may increase flatulence, with no effect in providing relief of constipation. Finely ground wheat bran and solid/fermented wheat dextran have been …
Mayo Clinic expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to …
Apr 8, 2020 · COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever. However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Struggling with IBS symptoms?
Feb 20, 2025 · Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common and affects approximately 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. IBS is characterized by abdominal pain with disordered defecation (constipation, …
UTI: This common infection can be serious - Mayo Clinic News …
Jan 12, 2024 · A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious. "Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your primary care provider, but when they become …
Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert …
Jun 21, 2022 · Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe constipation and food intolerance, …
Home Care for Constipation: Demystifying Choices at the Drug Store
Sep 23, 2013 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — The array of drug store products to address constipation can be daunting. The September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter sorts out the choices and …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Urinary tract infections in children
Jun 17, 2017 · Constipation is a frequent cause of UTIs in children. If stool fills up the rectum and colon, it can place pressure on, or even obstruct, the bladder, so the bladder cannot empty …
What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it really?
Oct 12, 2020 · Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract. The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool …