Constipation is Often a Preventable Emergency

It's not a dinner table topic of conversation and the word itself may elicit a teenage giggle, but constipation is very common and can cause severe discomfort and abdominal pain. Constipation affects about 15 percent of the population and is more common among people over age 65. Constipation can lead to such discomfort and pain that patients [...]
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