Causes and Risk Factors of Opioid Induced Constipation
Opioid-induced constipation occurs when taking opioid medications for pain management leads to constipation, a condition marked by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Opioids cause changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that make having a bowel movement more difficult.
Ulcerative Colitis Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Ulcerative colitis is one type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation in the large intestine (the colon and the rectum). It can also cause complications in various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, eyes, and other body systems.
4 Types of Biologics Used for Ulcerative Colitis
Biologics work by targeting proteins that cause inflammation in ulcerative colitis. As a result, certain biologics help decrease flare-ups and complications.
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