Health Tips: Constipation, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Calcium Supplements
- A 69-year-old woman experiences severe constipation and has the longest colon ever seen by a doctor with 50 years of experience.
- Morning hoarseness and mucus may indicate laryngopharyngeal reflux, with a vocal cord vibration test planned.
- Calcium supplements may worsen bladder stones, prompting a switch to calcium with magnesium and cessation of Tums.
Articles (9)
The Oregonian·
She tried everything for constipation
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Going 3 weeks without a bowel movement is more common than you think
cleveland.com·
She tried 5 constipation medications
That persistent throat mucus every morning might not be allergies
A vocal cord test may reveal the real reason your voice keeps going hoarse
Your morning hoarseness and mucus could point to a type of acid reflux most people don't know about
Your calcium supplements may be fueling bladder stones
Your calcium supplement could be making your bladder stones worse
Calcium supplements can make bladder stones worse