Chronic constipation is a common problem that affects approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. It can be painful and lead to a ...

A vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debilitating chronic constipation to defecate more normally and without drugs, ...

Vibrant is a capsule that looks just like a regular pill, but instead of releasing medicine when swallowed, it vibrates to stimulate the colon. The pill is not currently covered by insurance -- but ...

People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again.It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about the size of a regular pill — but instead of releasing ...

A first-of-its-kind treatment for chronic constipation has patients swallow a capsule that vibrates to stimulate the intestines. The capsule, called Vibrant, was cleared by the US Food and Drug ...

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCED A STUDY ON A VIBRATING CAPSULE THAT COULD TREAT CHRONIC, CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. WELL, THE TRIALS TO THIS NEW DRUG FREE TREATMENT OPTION ARE PIONEERED BY. DOCTOR BRIAN ...

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Approximately 11.7 to 14 percent of the global population is affected by chronic constipation. It has been reported to be more prevalent in older individuals, non-Caucasian individuals, women, and ...

A vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debilitating chronic constipation to defecate more normally and without drugs, ...