Constipation 101: What You Should Know
The Gastro Girl Podcast
07/20/21
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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, navigates us through the various causes and treatment options for constipation, including the overwhelming amount of over-the-counter products, and provides vital insight on the brain-gut connection, as well as pelvic floor issues in some cases!
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