title: Constipation--a simple approach to treatment.
abstract: A simple method of treating patients with constipation is outlined and has been used successfully in 40 patients with severe primary constipation or constipation associated with diverticular disease.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003248:Constipation / Q000628:therapy*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008276:Magnesium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D004043:Dietary Fiber; D008276:Magnesium Hydroxide