Laxatives can help with constipation by drawing fluid into the colon, increasing the bulk of stool , or by increasing motility. Whether or not they will work to relieve your constipation depends on the underlying cause.
Current research shows that pancreatic cancer can indeed cause diabetes. Although the link between the two diseases is complex, ongoing studies help provide insights that could improve detection and treatment.
Are you considering a natural or unmedicated birth? Certified nurse-midwife Alyssa Fischer, APRN-CNM, shares five effective strategies to help make your childbirth experience more comfortable.
Urogynecology is a medical sub-specialty that primarily deals with pelvic floor disorders, which include conditions like pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and fistulas.
When Pattie Wojtkiewicz started experiencing back pain in early 2017, she brushed it off as a muscle issue. But after persistent prodding from a close friend, Wojtkiewicz finally saw a physician assistant – a decision that would ultimately save her life.
Question: I wake up every night at the same time and have to pee. Is this normal? Answered by certified family medicine nurse practitioner Nancy Childe, APRN-NP.
