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Feb 13, 2019 · Constipation is associated with cardiovascular events. Changes to the intestinal microbiota by constipation can induce atherosclerosis, blood pressure rise, and cardiovascular events. Constipation increases with age and often coexists with cardiovascular risk factors. In addition, strain at stool causes blood pressure rise, which can trigger ...
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Chronic constipation has been linked to a slightly higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease. One possible explanation: infrequent bowel movements lead to straining, which can raise blood pressure, stressing the heart and blood vessels.
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INTRODUCTION. Constipation is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders commonly encountered in primary care settings, affecting approximately 30% of the general population during their lifetime. 1 Although constipation is usually perceived as a benign, often self-limited condition, 2 its chronic symptoms impair patients’ quality-of-life and may impose a considerable social and ...
- Keiichi Sumida, Miklos Z. Molnar, Praveen K. Potukuchi, Fridtjof Thomas, Jun Ling Lu, Kunihiro Yamag...
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Description. Chronic atrial and intestinal dysrhythmia (CAID) is a disorder affecting the heart and the digestive system. CAID disrupts the normal rhythm of the heartbeat; affected individuals have a heart rhythm abnormality called sick sinus syndrome. The disorder also impairs the rhythmic muscle contractions that propel food through the ...
Dec 6, 2023 · Specific factors are more commonly associated with chronic constipation, such as: Diet: Eating large amounts of meat, sugary foods, and processed foods can slow down the digestive tract. Lack of sufficient water, fluids, and fiber can also contribute. Exercise: Exercise is good for many areas of your health, and not getting enough of it can ...
Jul 6, 2023 · In addition, patients with constipation can experience strain at stool, and this has been shown to increase blood pressure acutely by up to 70 mm Hg 26. Such acute pressor responses could ...
