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Let’s Talk About Constipation: How Long, How Many, How Much

Education provided by Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Do you have constipation? Did you know that constipation can sometimes be the sign of something deeper, like IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation). This article will provide some key information about constipation and…

Green Kiwifruit May Provide Relief for Patients with Chronic Constipation Especially if Psyllium or Prunes Cause Pain, Cramping or Bloating

Oral 5 Randomized, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Green Kiwifruit, Psyllium, or Prunes in U.S. Patients with Chronic Constipation Author Insight from Samuel Chey, MPH, University of Michigan Health System What’s new here and important for clinicians? While prunes and psyllium are well-known…