http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Constipation-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:35 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/clinical-trials-into-new-drug-targeting-abnormal-genes-responsible-for-cancer-provides-encouraging-results-in-phase-i-trial-101572-1.htm Clinical trials testing out a new drug, which targets abnormal genes that are responsible for specific cancers, have given encouraging signs to researchers who are testing the drugs in children suffering from a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma and neuroblastoma. A phase 1 clinical trial of the drug crizotinib achieved remissions, with minimal side effects, for 10 of the children participating in a clinical study carried out by the multicenter Children's Oncology Group (COG). The results ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/clinical-trials-into-new-drug-targeting-abnormal-genes-responsible-for-cancer-provides-encouraging-results-in-phase-i-trial-101572-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ibs-may-be-detected-by-biomarkers-101136-1.htm A way of confirming the the presence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using stool samples has been discovered by researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic or recurring problems with pain and discomfort in the abdomen together with changes in bowel habits. The syndrome is common and is believed to be linked to dysfunction of the stomach and intestines, but our understanding of IBS is incomplete, making it difficult to diagnose and treat....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ibs-may-be-detected-by-biomarkers-101136-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/u-of-i-study-soy-protein-alleviates-symptoms-of-fatty-liver-disease-100455-1.htm Soy protein's ability to restore a part of an organ's vital signaling pathway may help in reducing the fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese persons according to a new study conducted by researchers from University of Illinois. "Almost a third of American adults have fatty liver disease, many of them without symptoms. Obesity is a key risk factor for this condition, which can lead to liver failure," said Hong Chen, a U of I assistant professor of food science and human nutrition....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/u-of-i-study-soy-protein-alleviates-symptoms-of-fatty-liver-disease-100455-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/in-grade-i-degenerative-spondylolisthesis-lumbar-spinal-fusion-plus-laminectomy-is-linked-to-better-results-over-laminectomy-only-100218-1.htm People ailing from degenerative grade I spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis could find better quality of life by undergoing a laminectomy with lumbar spinal fusion versus laminectomy alone, state findings presented at the 80th AnnualScientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) in Miami. Degenerative grade I spondylolisthesis and lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) are both conditions found more often in older adults due to spinal degeneration that may occur with aging....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/in-grade-i-degenerative-spondylolisthesis-lumbar-spinal-fusion-plus-laminectomy-is-linked-to-better-results-over-laminectomy-only-100218-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hypnosis-benefits-irritable-bowel-syndrome-patients-99667-1.htm Hypnosis effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome, shows study. Studies based on 346 patients conducted by The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, showed that hypnotherapy alleviated symptoms in 40 percent of those affected - and that the improvement was long-term. Researcher Magnus Simren and colleagues at The Sahlgrenska Academy have conducted two studies to evaluate a form of treatment that could be used in ordinary healthcare, according to a Sahlgrenska statement. In one ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hypnosis-benefits-irritable-bowel-syndrome-patients-99667-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/prevalence-of-traumatic-childhood-experiences-high-in-ibs-sufferers-99631-1.htm New research indicates that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients have a significantly greater prevalence of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Although associations between an abuse history and IBS have been reported before, in the current study, researchers aimed to assess simultaneously the association of a range of traumatic events - not limited to abuse - with IBS and the impact of differences in gender and psychological factors on these associations. "Various types of early adverse ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/prevalence-of-traumatic-childhood-experiences-high-in-ibs-sufferers-99631-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/drugs-with-fewest-side-effects-for-treating-irritable-bowel-syndrome-identified-99373-1.htm Rifaximin and lubiprostone offer some of the best options for treating irritable bowel syndrome, Cedars-Sinai researchers have determined. The findings, based on an analysis of more than two dozen large-scale clinical trials, are contained in a peer-reviewed study published online by iThe American Journal of Medicine/i and set to appear in the publication''s April print edition. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome often experience abdominal pain or cramps, excess gas or bloating and visible abdominal distension....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/drugs-with-fewest-side-effects-for-treating-irritable-bowel-syndrome-identified-99373-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/opioid-induced-constipation-in-critical-care-patients-may-be-reduced-by-new-drug-98306-1.htm Use of opioids in critical care units causes constipation which can lead to adverse outcomes including delayed feeding and later discharge from the ICU. Researchers from London, UK, and Chicago, IL, have found that methylnaltrexone (MNTX), a peripheral opioid antagonist, may restore bowel function in critically ill patients. Their retrospective study appears in the March issue of IMayo Clinic Proceedings/I. "We found MNTX to be very effective in producing laxation when compared with ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/opioid-induced-constipation-in-critical-care-patients-may-be-reduced-by-new-drug-98306-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/wish-i-had-done-it-differently-sigh-98133-1.htm `Wish I had seen more of the world, worked harder at school, would have been nice if I had not smoked but exercised enough` are among the biggest regrets in later-life, reveals a British survey. According to the survey, not working harder at school is one of the biggest regrets in life, and wishing we had put more effort in the classroom is the second biggest regret after not saving more money, the Daily Express reported. The survey also found that having started smoking, not exercising ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/wish-i-had-done-it-differently-sigh-98133-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/i-am-not-going-blind-judi-dench-98043-1.htm Judi Dench has rubbished rumours that she is going blind. Dench, 77, responded after reports of her failing eyesight swarmed the Internet over the weekend. "In response to the numerous articles in the media concerning my eye condition - macular degeneration - I do not wish for this to be overblown," the New York Daily News quoted the actress as saying in a statement. "This condition is something that thousands and thousands of people all over the world are having to contend with. "It's ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/i-am-not-going-blind-judi-dench-98043-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/i-will-draw-inspiration-from-armstrong-in-battling-illness-yuvi-97092-1.htm Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said that he will draw inspiration from cycling champion Lance Armstrong to battle his lung tumour. He is now in the US undergoing treatment. According to the Gulf News, Singh's much-anticipated return to cricket will hence be delayed further. Even though he exuded confidence after the game, the national selectors did not want to "rush" him into a comeback for the One-day series in Australia while he has been also ruled out of the Asia Cup (March) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) in April-May....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/i-will-draw-inspiration-from-armstrong-in-battling-illness-yuvi-97092-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/undiagnosed-constipation-may-be-behind-bedwetting-96721-1.htm Undiagnosed constipation can be a cause for bedwetting and may not always be due to problems with bladder, reveals a new study. Constipation is often the culprit and if it isn't diagnosed, children and their parents must endure an unnecessarily long, costly and difficult quest to cure nighttime wetting, say researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. They found that 30 children and adolescents who sought treatment for bedwetting all had large amounts of stool in their rectums, despite the majority having normal bowel habits....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/undiagnosed-constipation-may-be-behind-bedwetting-96721-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Interpretation-of-Symptom-Severity-in-IBS-Affected-by-Psychological-Factors-93895-1.htm A new study in IClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology/I, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association says that both physical symptoms and psychological problems influence a patient's viewpoint of the severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. "Clinicians who face pressure to treat patients in a cost-effective manner within tight time constraints and at a satisfactory level are likely to find that patient-reported outcome data can increase their understanding ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Interpretation-of-Symptom-Severity-in-IBS-Affected-by-Psychological-Factors-93895-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Linked-to-Lifetime-Psychological-Traumas-92929-1.htm Psychological and emotional traumas experienced by a person over a lifetime in the form of death of a loved one, divorce, natural disaster, house fire or car accident, physical or mental abuse - could lead to adult irritable bowel syndrome, (IBS)according to a new study. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester found that childhood and adult traumas are more common among adults with IBS, but to a lesser degree among affected and unaffected case relatives. In addition, general life ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Linked-to-Lifetime-Psychological-Traumas-92929-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Chronic-Constipation-Finds-New-Treatment-89794-1.htm bGood news to those suffering from chronic constipation! A new experimental drug, linoclotide, is believed to relieve symptoms of chronic constipation/b Two studies, published in the iNew England Journal of Medicine, /ihave ushered in good news to those suffering from chronic constipation! The placebo-controlled study analyzes a new experimental medication, that is believed to relieve the pain and bloating associated with persistent constipation. bThe new drug, linoclotide ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Chronic-Constipation-Finds-New-Treatment-89794-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Constipation-Drug-Shows-Promise-85184-1.htm The clinical trial of a new constipation medication has shown promising results. The drug seeks to provide to provide relief from constipation in a way that capitalizes on the body's natural processes, Mayo Clinic researchers say. The drug, called A3309, targets bile acid recycling in the body. Bile acids, created in the liver and released into the digestive system, aid in breaking down fats and absorbing them into the body. Bile acids also are natural laxatives that promote bowel movements by softening ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Constipation-Drug-Shows-Promise-85184-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Effect-of-Magnesium-Oxide-Treatment-for-Children-With-Chronic-Constipation-82057-1.htm To treat chronic constipation magnesium containing cathartics are commonly used. Hypermagnesemia can occur as a side effect due to increased intake of magnesium salts. In children with chronic constipation the safety issues of daily magnesium oxide treatment should be considered, say researchers. In a research work it was found that serum magnesium concentrations increase significantly after daily magnesium oxide intake, but the magnitude of the increase appears modest. Younger age, but not prolonged ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Effect-of-Magnesium-Oxide-Treatment-for-Children-With-Chronic-Constipation-82057-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Hem-Avert-Prevents-Hemorrhoids-After-Vaginal-Childbirth-81552-1.htm The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a patented device called Hem-Avert (Regd) Perianal Stabilizer, designed for use during labour and vaginal childbirth to prevent hemorrhoids. Close to 25% of mothers develop hemorrhoids as a result of vaginal births. The Hem-Avert which is developed by Plexus Biomedical, is unique and designed to provide adequate support to the perianal region of a patient during labour and delivery. This device which will be available in hospitals as well as with ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Hem-Avert-Prevents-Hemorrhoids-After-Vaginal-Childbirth-81552-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Exercise-Improves-IBS-Symptoms-79973-1.htm In a study that was conducted with around 102 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients it was found that physical activity improves IBS symptoms and also protects against deterioration of the condition. Half the group was asked to increase their physical activity and the rest were asked to maintain their usual lifestyle. The group that had physical activity developed reduced symptoms when compared to the non-active group where there was no change. The study, which was conducted at Sahlgrenska University ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Exercise-Improves-IBS-Symptoms-79973-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Why-Pregnant-Women-Suffer-from-Bloating-Constipation-may-be-Revealed-by-Fly-Poo-79082-1.htm Fruit flies are being used by University of Cambridge researchers are using to help understand aspects of human metabolism, including why pregnant women suffer from bloating and constipation, and even the link between a low calorie diet and longevity. The researchers, led by Irene Miguel-Aliaga, have used the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, to investigate the function of these intestinal neurons. The fly has simpler versions of our nervous and digestive systems, which lend it to genetic manipulation....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Why-Pregnant-Women-Suffer-from-Bloating-Constipation-may-be-Revealed-by-Fly-Poo-79082-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Sufferers-may-Find-Relief-with-New-Antibiotic-Treatment-Study-Finds-79063-1.htm A study released Wednesday said an antibiotic can help ease irritable bowel syndrome, marking the first potential drug treatment for the disease which affects 30 million people in the United States. The ailment causes bloating, abdominal pain, watery stool or constipation, and the findings in the New England Journal of Medicine appear to confirm studies in the past decade that suggest it is caused by bacteria in the gut. "These results support the idea that intestinal microbiota or gut ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Sufferers-may-Find-Relief-with-New-Antibiotic-Treatment-Study-Finds-79063-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Constipation-Risk-High-Among-Kids-Who-Dislike-Fruits-Veggies-77997-1.htm Primary school children who don't like eating fruit and vegetables are 13 times more likely to develop functional constipation than children who do, scientists have said. Drinking less than 400ml of fluid a day also significantly increases the risk, according to the study. Moon Fai Chan, assistant professor at the National University of Singapore, teamed up with Yuk Ling Chan, from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to study the diet and toileting habits of 383 children aged from 8 to 10 from a school in Hong Kong....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Constipation-Risk-High-Among-Kids-Who-Dislike-Fruits-Veggies-77997-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-What-Causes-It-72293-1.htm When a substance protecting the colon membrane is blocked by a small piece of RNA it results in irritable bowel syndrome that shows itself in diarrhea, bloating and chronic abdominal pain. The latest research shows that this RNA segment sends signals that stop the activity of the gene that produces glutamine, an amino acid. Previous research has linked a shortage of glutamine in the gut with the seepage of toxins and bacteria through the intestinal wall, irritating nerves and creating disease symptoms....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-What-Causes-It-72293-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Greece-Piles-on-Debt-to-Reach-Deal-on-Medical-Supplies-for-Hospitals-70144-1.htm On Tuesday, Greece's debt-ridden government was able to conclude a deal on payments to medical suppliers, a minister confirmed. This could potentially end the dispute that unions warned could put patients' lives at risk. "We proposed today and there was an agreement in principle on the pay-off of state debt to providers," Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said. The deal will go to parliament this week and comes a day after Moody's slashed its sovereign rating for Greece to "junk" ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Greece-Piles-on-Debt-to-Reach-Deal-on-Medical-Supplies-for-Hospitals-70144-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cognitive-Behavior-Therapy-may-Quickly-Relieve-Severe-IBS-Symptoms-68921-1.htm Cognitive behavior therapy may quickly relieve severe symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new study. The study has been published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. "Patients who quickly achieve treatment gains - for example, IBS symptom relief - may be spared the cost and inconvenience of follow-up care of little therapeutic value. This ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cognitive-Behavior-Therapy-may-Quickly-Relieve-Severe-IBS-Symptoms-68921-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-may-Help-IBS-Patients-68604-1.htm While medication is often the only way to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a group of American researchers have found that simple behavioral therapy could be all that is needed to treat the condition in some patients. Some of the leading symptoms of IBS include bouts of abdominal cramps, bloating and changes in bowel habits including diarrhea and constipation. Existing therapies are palliative only and there is a need for new therapies that improve the condition. Now researchers examined the impact of behavioral therapy on IBS....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-may-Help-IBS-Patients-68604-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Genetic-Candidates-for-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Discovered-by-Mayo-Clinic-68594-1.htm It is not that well known, but over 95 percent of the body's serotonin occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, which has a complex neuronal circuit that has been called "the second brain" of the body. Now a Mayo Clinic research team has identified a number of genetic variants in serotonin genes that impact irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. The findings are being presented today at Digestive Disease Week 2010 in New Orleans. IBS is one of the most common chronic disorders of the digestive tract....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Genetic-Candidates-for-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Discovered-by-Mayo-Clinic-68594-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Cognitive-Behavior-Therapy-may-Rapidly-Relieve-Severe-IBS-Symptoms-68218-1.htm A new study has said that cognitive behavior therapy may rapidly relieve severe symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study has been published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. "Patients who quickly achieve treatment gains - for example, IBS symptom relief - may be spared the cost and inconvenience of follow-up care of little therapeutic value. This scenario may lead to the development ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Cognitive-Behavior-Therapy-may-Rapidly-Relieve-Severe-IBS-Symptoms-68218-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Increased-Risk-of-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-for-Shift-Workers-66622-1.htm A new study says, shift workers face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule. The study has been published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. "We know that people participating in shift work often complain of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea," says Sandra Hoogerwerf, M.D., assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Increased-Risk-of-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-for-Shift-Workers-66622-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Hypnotherapy-Effective-in-Easing-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Symptoms-66536-1.htm Hypnotherapy seems to be very effective for easing the distressing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and in many cases, clears up symptoms altogether, reveal experts during a wide ranging discussion of the condition in a IFrontline Gastroenterology/I podcast. Excluding certain foodstuffs may help alleviate symptoms, but usually only for a while, says Professor Roland Valori, editor of IFrontline Gastroenterology/I. That's because dietary measures don't tackle the root cause of the symptoms - an overly sensitised gut....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Hypnotherapy-Effective-in-Easing-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Symptoms-66536-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Method-to-Manage-Sleep-Constipation-Sexual-Problems-in-Parkinsons-Disease-66519-1.htm The American Academy of Neurology has provided a new method to assist victims of Parkinson's disease who experience sleep, constipation, and sexual problems. The guideline is published in the March 16, 2010, issue of Neurology (Regd) , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "While the main symptom of Parkinson's disease is movement problems, there are many other symptoms to be aware of, including sleep disorders, constipation, and problems with urination and sexual function," said lead guideline author Theresa A....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Method-to-Manage-Sleep-Constipation-Sexual-Problems-in-Parkinsons-Disease-66519-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Patients-at-No-Colon-Cancer-Risk-66255-1.htm According to a new research, irritable bowel syndrome patients are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases than fit individuals undergoing colonoscopies. The study has been published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. "Patients and doctors get nervous about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)," says William D. Chey, M.D., professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. "They think the symptoms represent something more sinister....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Patients-at-No-Colon-Cancer-Risk-66255-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Does-Oral-Sodium-Phosphate-Laxative-Induce-Hyperphosphatemia-63793-1.htm Oral sodium phosphate (OSP) solution is the osmotic laxative most commonly used for colon cleansing, which in turn is used widely for colonoscopic exploration and colonic and gynecological surgery It is known that OSP can induce severe hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia due to excessive absorption of phosphates, and there have been reports of deaths and irreversible dialysis-requiring renal insufficiency. However, no prospective studies have investigated the prevalence of hyperphosphatemia in low-risk patients....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Does-Oral-Sodium-Phosphate-Laxative-Induce-Hyperphosphatemia-63793-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Insoluble-Bran-Can-Worsen-IBS-Symptoms-Study-57118-1.htm Grandma was wrong: wheat bran and other fibrous foods that do not dissolve easily in water not only fail to soothe irritable bowels, but may actually make things worse, a study reported Friday. While soluble types of bran, such as psyllium, appear to ease inflamed bowels, the insoluble varieties that have long been a staple for people in search of regularity don't work as advertised, the study found. Bran is the hard outer layer of grains. Psyllium, also referred to as isphagula, is derived ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Insoluble-Bran-Can-Worsen-IBS-Symptoms-Study-57118-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Man-Tried-to-Beat-Constipation-by-Stuffing-Hammers-Up-His-Butt-55256-1.htm A drunken Romanian man, who was suffering from constipation, decided to solve the problem by stuffing two hammers up his own butt. Viorel Firoiu, 48, then turned up at his local hospital complaining of excruciating stomach pain. When worried doctors, in Orlea, southern Romania, carried out scans, they were knocked sideways to find he had not one but two hammerheads stuck in his rear end. "He was a bit drunk and said he had been eating cherries that had left him badly constipated," the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Man-Tried-to-Beat-Constipation-by-Stuffing-Hammers-Up-His-Butt-55256-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Kerry-Katona-Piles-On-The-Pounds-She-Lost-From-Liposuction-53367-1.htm Kerry Katona has piled back the pounds she lost from 15000-pound liposuction. Six months ago, Katona showed off a svelte new size 8 figure after liposuction and plastic surgery hoovered away her blubber. However, she is back to the tubby look. She was sported lounging by the hotel pool in a flowery bikini with hubby Mark Croft and bingeing on a massive mega meal of three lunches. The former Atomic Kitten's feeding frenzy began with a hearty plate of fish and chips at the restaurant alongside, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Kerry-Katona-Piles-On-The-Pounds-She-Lost-From-Liposuction-53367-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Laxatives-To-Treat-Constipation-On-the-Anvil-49777-1.htm Suffering from constipation? Well, help is on the way - a team of researchers has identified a potential drug target to make it a lot easier to go to the bathroom, especially when all other methods fail. They have discovered a group of nerve ending receptors, which, when stimulated, causes the bowels to pass waste, and the specific receptor needed to activate bowel clearance. Also, they tested chemicals that work with those receptors, providing a blueprint for the development of new laxatives....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Laxatives-To-Treat-Constipation-On-the-Anvil-49777-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Dont-Ignore-Your-Childs-Constipation-44574-1.htm Constipation in children could turn out to be far more serious than you thought. One in four children will have constipation at some point, caused by a number of things like, not eating enough fibre or fruits and vegetables, not wanting to use unfamiliar bathrooms and ignoring the urge to go while playing. "And children have a very concrete way of thinking. If something doesn't feel good, 'I'll never do that again," said Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD at Nationwide Children's Hospital. In the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Dont-Ignore-Your-Childs-Constipation-44574-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Constipation-Gets-Two-New-Drugs-37294-1.htm The vexed issue of constipation might be solved soon as two new drugs have shown promise against it. Two studies have revealed good results against the most severe forms of constipation. In the first study, researchers tested the efficacy of an experimental drug called prucalopride on 620 people with chronic constipation. The researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that 47.3 percent of the people who were prescribed 2 mg of the drug reported improvement in bowel movements within 12 weeks....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Constipation-Gets-Two-New-Drugs-37294-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Symptoms-in-Teens-Helped-by-Antidepressants-36216-1.htm A new study says that teenagers suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be helped by low dose therapy of antidepressants. The study, conducted by researchers at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), is the first of its kind to look at the effects of amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, in the pediatric IBS population, researchers said.he research was conducted between 2002 and 2005 and involved 33 newly diagnosed IBS patients, including 24 girls, between the ages of 12 and 18....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Symptoms-in-Teens-Helped-by-Antidepressants-36216-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Talk-Therapy-Help-to-Relieve-Chronic-Stomach-Pain-in-Kids-32176-1.htm A simple talk with reassurance and support can effectively heal chronic stomach pain in children, according to a review. The new review examined six studies including 167 children, but only five of the studies had interpretable results that the researchers could use. Angela Heurtas-Ceballos, lead review author and consultant neonatologist at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital in London said that psychosocial interventions can effectively reduce the pain. "The most important finding here is that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Talk-Therapy-Help-to-Relieve-Chronic-Stomach-Pain-in-Kids-32176-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Constipation-is-the-Most-Common-Cause-of-Abdominal-Pain-in-Kids-30805-1.htm A new study by University of Iowa researchers has shown that the most common cause of abdominal pain among children is acute and chronic constipation. The study also recommended that doctors should do a simple rectal examination for constipation when trying to find out the cause of abdominal pain in kids. The findings, which were based on medical records of 962 children ages 4 to nearly 18, showed that constipation together accounted for nearly half of all cases of acute abdominal pain in children treated at one hospital....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Constipation-is-the-Most-Common-Cause-of-Abdominal-Pain-in-Kids-30805-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cases-of-IBS-High-Among-City-Dwellers-24643-1.htm A study conducted by the German researcher Katja Radon, MSc, suggests that Children living in farms are less likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease compared to kids living in the city. Her theory also known as the "hygiene hypothesis" "refers to the observation that children living in environments with lower levels of microbial exposure seem to be at higher risk for the development of allergies," Children living in the farm are in close proximity to the animals in the farm thus they develop better immunity....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cases-of-IBS-High-Among-City-Dwellers-24643-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Polyethylene-Glycol-Offers-Relief-to-Chronic-Constipation-22499-1.htm The study, published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, indicates that a clinical trial including 50 medical centers and 304 patients has confirmed that polyethylene (PEG) laxative is safe for patients suffering from chronic constipation, even elderly patients can use the drug safely for up to six months "Until recently, few data were available regarding the long term treatment of chronic constipation," says study author Dr. Jack DiPalma. "Only two medications are currently approved by the FDA for treatment of this condition....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Polyethylene-Glycol-Offers-Relief-to-Chronic-Constipation-22499-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/The-Production-and-Marketing-of-IBS-Drug-Halted-by-the-Chinese-Government-21921-1.htm The Chinese Food and Drug administration has put a halt to the production and marketing of Novratis AG's Zelnorm Drug, for irritable bowel syndrome, as the risk associated with it outweighs the benefits. The patients are asked to stop taking the medication. The Chinese Drug watchdog posted a statement on its website warning "risks of Zelnorm outweigh the possible benefits for some patients based on analyses from home and abroad." It is believed that the drug is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/The-Production-and-Marketing-of-IBS-Drug-Halted-by-the-Chinese-Government-21921-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=19767 Chronic constipation affects 15 to 20 percent of the U.S. population. Nearly one-third of affected people have dyssynergic defecation, in which muscles used for bowel movements do not work well. Those who suffer from it can be relieved now, as the new research shows biofeedback treatment can successfully retrain muscles. The biofeedback approach was better than standard treatment of laxatives, diet and exercise or another treatment (sham) that included muscle relaxation and coping strategies....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=19767 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=19610 Novartis AG, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has agreed to stop selling Zelnorm, a constipation drug, following complaints that it is linked to higher chances of heart attack and stroke. Officials of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the US had advised the firm to pull the drug out of the market. (It is this Novartis that has challenged the rejection of its patent application for a cancer drug by Indian authorities. The suit has been filed in Madras High Court in southern India and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=19610 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=16525 Many youngsters are trying their best to gain an amazing figure at the cost of their own health. With under eating and vomiting after consumption of food, a large population is opting for laxative abuse. Assumptions about weight loss Eating Disorders Association conducted a research which proved that 20% of women who wanted to lose weight took laxatives. The rates were much higher in female students. Though these women start with few pills a day, soon they acquire a temptation to consume ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=16525 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=16141 Tegaserod, a new drug seems to the remedy of choice to treat chronic constipation.A new study published in the American Journal of Gastroentrology claims that, it is far more superior in effectiveness that other drugs used currently.Current laxatives used for treating chronic constipation do not seem to offer the same degree of relief. Chronic constipation is a common disorder, affecting the intestinal tract .Today, its estimated that at least 15% of the population in the West suffer from it at any given time....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=16141 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=15304 Research presented at the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that illness behavior, specifically complaints of recurrent abdominal pain, in girls with mothers who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may be intensified in smaller families, where children have more one-on-one contact with their mothers. Researcher Shelby Langer, PhD and colleagues from the University of Washington looked at survey data from 631 children of 450 mothers, 46 percent of whom had a diagnosis of IBS....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=15304