Constipation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月20日 · Constipation is a problem with passing stool. Constipation generally means passing fewer than three stools a week or having a difficult time passing stool. Constipation is fairly common. A lack of dietary fiber, fluids and exercise can cause constipation. But other medical conditions or certain medicines may be the cause.
Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月20日 · Treatment for constipation usually begins with diet and lifestyle changes meant to increase the speed at which stool moves through the colon. Also, your health care professional may change the medicines you take if they may be causing or worsening constipation.
Constipation in adults - Mayo Clinic
Constipation in adults. Find possible causes of constipation based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.
Nonprescription laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
2024年1月26日 · Before turning to laxatives, try these lifestyle changes to help with constipation: Eat fiber-rich foods. These include wheat bran, fresh fruits and vegetables, and oats. The average adult should get 25 to 31 grams of fiber per day. Drink plenty of fluids daily.
Constipation – 5 steps to keep things moving - Mayo Clinic Connect
2021年1月13日 · Small changes can add up when it comes to constipation. Many people get relief from simple adjustments to their diet and daily routines. If you’re having difficulty with constipation, here are some steps that can help soften your stools and keep your bowels moving.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
2019年8月2日 · Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e.g., hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after defecation). Chronic constipation refers to these symptoms when they last for several weeks or longer.
Diagnosis and management of patients with chronic constipation
Approximately 1 in 6 people experience chronic constipation (CC), a condition that can significantly affect quality of life and is a frequent cause for referrals to gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons within the United States.
Constipation in women, explained - Mayo Clinic Press
2024年1月23日 · Chronic constipation is a reality for many people ― more often women than men. Fortunately, these symptoms generally respond to dietary fiber supplements or over-the-counter laxatives. But when these symptoms do not respond, tests can determine the cause.
Senna (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月1日 · Senna is used to relieve occasional constipation in adults and children. This medicine is a laxative. It generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. This medicine is available without your doctor's prescription.
Lactulose (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
2024年1月31日 · For constipation: For oral dosage form (powder for solution): Adults—10 to 20 grams (g) per day. Your doctor may increase your dose to 40 g per day if needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For oral dosage form (solution): Adults—15 to 30 milliliters (mL) or 1 to 2 tablespoons per day.