A slow-moving digestive system may be the cause of Chronic Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. It can result in the "ABC" symptoms:

Abdominal discomfort: Cramps, twinges or sharp aches that may be in several locations or change location.

Bloating: A full, tight feeling in the abdomen often caused by excessive gas in the intestines. The abdomen may appear distended, as if heavy and full.

Constipation: This bowel pattern is different for everyone, but could include infrequent bowel movements, hard or lumpy stools, difficulty in passing stools, inability to have a bowel movement, incomplete elimination, straining with a bowel movement or any of these in combination.

Tegaserod is a motility stimulant. Therapeutic effect is achieved through activation of 5-HT4 receptors of the enteric nervous system in the gastrointestinal tract. Tegaserod stimulates gastrointestinal motility and the peristaltic reflex, and possibly also reduces abdominal pain (Rossi, 2004).

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