Constipation 101: What You Should Know About Causes, Treatment Options and More!

Constipation is a common GI symptom—and consumers spend billions each year trying to treat irregular bowel movements. But the cause and treatment of constipation is not the same for everyone. Leading gastroenterologist and motility expert, Dr. Darren M. Brenner, answers the most common questions about constipation, including what are considered "normal" or "regular" bowel movements. He explains the symptoms, various causes and treatment options for constipation, including the role of diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors. He also helps us make sense of the overwhelming amount of over-the-counter products for constipation and provides vital insight on often overlooked factors that may contribute to the cause constipation including the role of the brain-gut connection, and as pelvic floor issues in some cases. Dr. Brenner makes what many think is an embarrassing topic seem not so embarrassing and even provides tips for talking with your healthcare provider about this common GI symptom. For more info: gastrogirl.com gi.org/patients giondemand.com education.giondemand.com Follow Gastro Girl Facebook   / gastrogirlinc   Instagram   / gastrogirl_inc   Twitter   / gastrogirl   Follow ACG Facebook   / amcollegegastro   Instagram   / amcollegegastro   Twitter   / amcollegegastro   Follow GIOnDEMAND Facebook   / giondemand   Twitter   / giondemand   Instagram   / giondemand   Disclaimer: The sole purpose of the Gastro Girl podcast is to provide educational and informational content. Gastro Girl, Inc., American College of Gastroenterology, The Gastro Girl Podcast, host, Jacqueline Gaulin, and any and all guests appearing on any Gastro Girl podcast episode [Collectively the Service Provider] do not provide any medical advice and the Information will not be so construed or used as medical advice. Using, accessing and/or listening to the Gastro Girl Podcast and/or providing personal or medical information to the Service Provider does not create a clinician-patient relationship between the Service Provider and you or your patients. Nothing contained in this or any Gastro Girl Podcast episode is intended to create a clinician-patient relationship, and you will not rely on anything contained in any podcast episode in diagnosing or treating yourself or anyone else. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE PODCAST EPISODES IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NO WAY INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, CURE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL OR OTHER CONDITION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING. If YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A HEALTH Emergency Please CALL 911

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