Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...
All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...
A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...
A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...
Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...