Constipation 101: Causes, Red Flags, and Practical Solutions

About this episode

Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss the causes, symptoms, and solutions for constipation.

Constipation can range from a mild annoyance to a painful medical emergency—yet most people suffering with it suffer in silence. The fact is that constipation sends tens of millions to doctors' offices and ERs every year. It remains one of the most ignored, misunderstood, and undertreated problems in medicine. Together, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay break the silence and take a clear, evidence-based deep dive into: What constipation really is (and what it isn’t)The red-flag symptoms you should...

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Hosts: McMinn, Lindsay

Topics covered

• constipation
• health
• medical emergency
• symptoms
• treatment

Keywords

• evidence-based
• red flags
• medical advice

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