Chronic Constipation

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Constipation is a condition in which the bowels move infrequently. The consistency of the stool becomes dry and hard. Everyone experiences bouts of constipation at times, but chronic constipation can cause discomfort on a daily basis. Chronic constipation is one of the most common medical conditions in the United States affecting millions of men and women.

Chronic constipation may cause the following symptoms:

• Painful and difficult elimination
• Average of less than 3 complete bowel movements per week
• A feeling of abdominal fullness or bloating
• Rectal pressure or discomfort
• Gaseousness
• Abdominal distension
• Feeling of incomplete elimination

Chronic constipation is diagnosed by a physician and usually does not require extensive testing. Some testing may be done, however, to rule out other causes.

Complications of chronic constipation may include hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, rectal prolapse, fecal impaction and diverticular disease.

Chronic constipation is caused from excess absorption of water from the stool due to slow passage of the stool in the colon. The stool moves too slowly because the natural contractions of the colon have been disturbed. Factors that can disturb the normal contractions of the colon include:

Low fiber diet Low fluid intake Lack of exercise Use of certain medications Pregnancy

Medical conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disease Overuse of laxatives or enemas Stress Pain from hemorrhoids or fissures

Current chronic constipation treatment includes the occasional use of certain over-the-counter laxatives, and making the following lifestyle modifications:

• Eat regular, healthy meals
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Exercise daily
• Respond to the urge to move your bowels
• Avoid straining while eliminating which may cause irritation and hemorrhoids
• Add fiber to your diet which adds bulk to the stool to help the colon function normally

Living with chronic constipation can cause pain and discomfort and impede on your normal, everyday activities. Sometimes, chronic constipation symptoms will not be permanently reduced by lifestyle modifications and over the counter medications. However, constipation research and clinical trials are offering hopeful insights and innovative treatments that can help normalize the frequency of bowel movements and improve straining and bloating on a more long-term basis.

If you have been diagnosed with – or think that you may have – chronic constipation, you may want to consider being a part of one of our clinical trials. Our chronic constipation clinical trials are fully supervised and observed by renowned physicians in the gastrointestinal field. By volunteering for our chronic constipation clinical trials you will have the opportunity to try promising new treatments and help in the understanding of your condition. If you are eligible for our chronic constipation clinical trials, all medications, examinations and laboratory tests are provided to you at no cost. Most clinical trials also include compensation for your time and travel expenses.

Interested in participating in our chronic constipation clinical trials and research studies?

If you would like to be a part of our clinical trials and research studies for chronic constipation please contact us. We encourage you to read through our site to learn more about clinical trials and the highly qualified physicians that conduct all of our medical research studies. We look forward to serving you.