Saturday 11 June 2022 11:31 PM Chronic constipation sufferers could find relief thanks to vibrating pill trends now

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Relief from chronic constipation could soon come from an easy-to-swallow vibrating capsule.

The gadget, called Vibrant and about the size of a fish-oil supplement, sends out pulses that, the designers claim, stimulate natural movements in the gut.

While Vibrant is still under development by its Israeli manufacturer, the latest data from its largest trial so far, involving more than 300 patients, suggests it can double the number of weekly bowel movements in constipation sufferers.

Constipation affects about six million people in the UK – three-quarters of sufferers are women and the prevalence increases with age. Common causes include not eating enough fibre, found in fruit and vegetables, or drinking enough

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