A new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association recommends that clinicians treating refractory constipation perform comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

Key insights: Refractory constipation is uncommon, and clinicians should first rule out treatable secondary causes, such as medication side effects, neurologic conditions, or defecatory disorders.

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...

Patients with refractory constipation (RC) should not be rushed to surgery, according to a clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) that stresses careful and ...

A person may experience constipation after gastric sleeve surgery. The length of time it lasts can vary, but it is usually short term. A doctor may recommend over-the-counter medications to treat ...

Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

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A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of ...