A healthy adult with severe rectal pain and constipation required endoscopic and operative evaluation after ingestion of ...

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Fecal impaction is a condition where stool becomes hard, dry, and stuck in the body. People who are older or have constipation are more at risk for fecal impaction. Treatment for fecal impaction may ...

Magnesium citrate, while generally safe, can cause side effects such as diarrhea, stomach pain, dehydration, nausea and ...

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Researchers evaluated 25-year mortality trends among US adults with comorbid chronic liver disease and metabolic syndrome, identifying regional and demographic disparities. Investigators sought to ...

Eating more fiber and drinking more fluids can help treat or prevent hard stools. Hard stools occur when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. Dehydration and a low-fiber diet are common ...