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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a digestive disorder that can affect bowel habits and cause abdominal discomfort, bloating, and changes in stool patterns.

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Constipation and fiber-rich diet solutions

Constipation and fiber-rich diet solutions

Why constipation happens so often in pregnancy Pregnancy changes gastrointestinal function in several overlapping ways. Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle, which is useful for maintaining pregnancy but can also reduce intestinal motility. Slower transit allows more water to be absorbed from stool, making it firmer and more difficult to pass. Later in pregnancy, the enlarging uterus […]