Constipation
Are Heartburn And Constipation Related? The Strange Connection Explained – Health Digest
Peter Cade/Getty Images You’ve likely experienced the telltale symptoms of heartburn at some point: a burning sensation in the center of your chest, often accompanied by a bitter, acidic taste. Heartburn occurs when the sphincter muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the tube leading from your […]
Common Medications That Can Cause Constipation – Health Digest
Opioid medications such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine are effective at blocking pain signals to the brain and, as such, can be an effective treatment for acute pain (via Johns Hopkins). However, given that these medications are so powerful, it’s important to take caution and use them wisely. One of the effects of opioid use, […]