A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

Objective: Treatment of chronic functional constipation is difficult. Both oral and topical laxatives may fail to adequately relieve symptoms, and there is risk of adverse effects such as functional ...

Constipation can be painful for babies and stressful for caregivers. Some babies with constipation may cry or have trouble sleeping. It is best to seek medical advice if constipation lasts a long time ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...

Outpatients >18 years of age with chronic functional constipation defined according to Rome II criteria [6] were enrolled in the study. All patients had normal haematological and biochemical test ...