Constipation
A look at this disorder, and what is normal, the causes, when to see a doctor, diagnosing and treatment.
Constipation Handout
Handout discusses dietary management, botanical treatments, etc..
Constipation in Down Syndrome
How to fix this problem. Includes information on senna tea, magnesium, and serotonin.
Constipation Salvation
A different approach which includes the use sweets and lubricants. Offers a survey, the results and a discussion forum.
Constipation. United States Spanish
English and Spanish handouts
eMedicine - Constipation
Dr. Marc Basson offers a clinical overview of acute, subacute, and chronic constipation, one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Includes recommendations on self-diagnosis, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.
GRADE evaluation of interventions for constipation in adults
This review does not cover interventions, such as dantron, which are recommended for use only in terminally ill people.
Managing Constipation in Adults-Spanish Version
Dial-A-Dietitian handout on constipation in Spanish
NIDDK: Constipation
A look at who gets it, the causes, diagnostic tests, treatment and how serious this is.
Nutrition Management of Constipation
A nice patient education brochure on constipation with sample recipes.
Pediatric OnCall
A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of constipation.
Relieving Constipation in Children
English and Spanish handout on constipation in children
RXinsider
A free monograph on constipation for patient counseling.
Virtual Hospital: A Guide for Patients
A short document providing information to treat constipation such as bulk agents, bran, adequate fluid intake, suppositories, enemas and regular exercise.
