Does Iron Cause Constipation?
Some iron supplements can cause constipation. Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to every cell in your body.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms to Never Ignore
Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms affect most people from time to time. The gastrointestinal tract is the body’s digestive system. Common GI symptoms include bloating, indigestion, and heartburn.
Common Hernia Types and How to Treat Them
A hernia is a bulging internal sac that pushes through a weakened area of muscle. Most hernias develop in the stomach or groin area, often due to repetitive strain.
Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hereditary?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) tends to run in families, but whether that is from shared lifestyle factors, genetics, or both is not well understood.IBS may run in families due to common lifestyle factors or genetics.
Plant-based diets may help lower the risk of chronic constipation
Researchers found that people who consistently followed a Mediterranean or plant-based diet were less likely to develop chronic constipation than individuals who adhered to a Western or inflammatory diet.
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