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Two Drugs Show Promise Against Severe Constipation
Help chronic cases, terminally ill patients on opiod painkillers

Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With Constipation
Approved for women 18 and older

Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation
For people who use ongoing opioid therapy

Health Tip: Why am I Constipated?
Some possible causes

Women With IBS Unable to Switch Off Pain Response
Finding could improve understanding of irritable bowel syndrome and lead to new treatments

Health Tip: Constipation in Children
A better diet may help

Constipation Drug Pulled From Market
Risk of heart attack, angina, stroke and death from Zelnorm cited as reasons

Antibiotic May Ease IBS Long After Treatment
But experts are divided on the drug's effectiveness

Low Birth Weight Ups Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
But the connection between the two remains unclear, experts say

Gene-Modified Goat’s Milk Fights Deadly Diarrhea
The advance could protect children in the developing world, researchers say