Chronic constipation affects millions of people in the United States, which often results in visits to physician to get a prescription filed. The extremely inconvenient condition results in great discomfort (which may be at least slightly comically-relieved by the unlimited poo puns it affords). Many medications exist already, but like all drugs, they list a plethora of side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, rectal bleeding, allergic reactions, and more. On top of these side effects, often times the medications fail to offer adequate relief. As such, nearly 50% of patients report being unsatisfied with their treatments. A team of researchers at the Neurogastroenterology and Motility division at Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has released results of a pilot study for its solution: a pill that vibrates to relieve constipation via mechanical stimulation.
The Vibrant pill is equipped with a small internal motor, and is programmed to vibrate 6-8 hours…
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