Dissemination This systematic review will summarise current evidence for using non-pharmacological therapies to treat functional constipation, and will be disseminated through peer-review publications ...

Chronic constipation affects almost one in six adults and is even more frequent in the elderly ... and normal or slow transit constipation. Treatment of chronic constipation based on identifying the ...

We will include adults (over 18 years old) suffering from constipation after a first or recurrent stroke ... 19 We will exclude trials in which treatment without needling, such as acupressure, ...

Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...

Many patients with chronic constipation have a poor quality of life and are dissatisfied with laxative treatment. Findings from a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III study have ...

[47] In non-responders to conservative treatment, some functional tests are useful to clarify pathophysiological changes in patients with constipation after consideration of performing endoscopy.

RCTs reporting administration of probiotics in adults with functional constipation were ... Probiotics should thus be considered as an alternative treatment for functional constipation. Disclosure of ...

More recently, those who experience constipation are finding sustained relief with acupuncture. According to some clinical studies performed using acupuncture for treatment of chronic functional ...