“THE GREATEST” TREATMENT FOR CONSTIPATION

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One of the most impressive medical centers in Phoenix is the Muhamid Ali Parkinson Center at the Barrows Neurologic Institute.  They provide a full array of services for patients with Parkinon’s Disease, and one of the best pieces of advice they ever provided me and my patients is a recipe for treating constipation that I …

LINZESS….A NEW MEDICATION FOR CONSTIPATION AND IBS

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Linzess (linaclotide) is a new medication for chronic constipation that has a unique mechanism of action.    It binds for receptor sites on the cells lining the intestine, causing and increase in secretion of minerals and chemicals from those cells that result in more fluid entering the bowel, and thus enhancing the bowel movement ….making …