The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) - Constipation The mission of NDDIC is to increase knowledge and understanding about digestive diseases among people with these conditions and their families, health care professionals, and the general public. Hete it gives detailed information about causes, their identification, treatment (diet, lifestile changes, laxatives, biofeedback), complications and prevention recurrence of constipation.
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) - About Constipation IFFGD is a registered nonprofit education and research organization. It addresses the issues surrounding life with gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders and increases the awareness about these disorders among the general public, researchers, regulators, and the clinical care community. Here it gives information about normal function of the colon and anorectal area; definition, causes, diagnosis, management and treatment of constipation and misconceptions about constipation.
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) - Constipation ASCRS is an association of surgeons and other professionals dedicated to assuring high quality patient care by advancing the science through research and education for prevention and management of disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Here it gives information on definition, causes, medecations as cause of constipation and treatment of constipation.
Medical College of Wisconsin HealthLink - Diagnosis and Treatment of Constipation The mission of Medical College of Wisconsin HealthLink is to
promote the health and well-being of our community, empower our patients with accurate, timely, impartial, and authoritative medical information. Here it gives detailed information on diagnosis (barium enema x-ray, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, colorectal transit study, anorectal function tests) and treatment (diet, lifestile changes, laxatives) and complications of constipation.
World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO-OMGE) - Practice Guideline: Constipation The mission of World Gastroenterology Organisationis to contribute to the study and progress of gastroenterology on a global scale; to encourage and contribute actively to training and education in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal diseases. Here it gives information on definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment approaches and prevention of constipation.
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Patient Center - Constipation The American Gastroenterological Association is dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology. Founded in 1897, the AGA is the oldest medical-specialty society in the United States. Here it gives information about common misconceptions about constipation, causes (in children, in older adults), diagnostic tests, when medical attention is needed, treatment and prevention of constipation.
MayoClinic.com - Children and constipation: Ways to cope and when to worry The mission of MayoClinic is to empower people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic. Here it gives information on how often is enough, influence of modern diet, toilet training problems, physical disorders and medicines, painful bowel movements, the use of laxatives.
