All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...
Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...
A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...
A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...
Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially if bowel habits change. Experts say persistent constipation with symptoms ...