Constipation occurs when an individual experiences difficult or no bowel movements for a few days, often resulting in ...

Constipation represents one of the most common digestive health challenges, affecting millions of people who experience difficulty with regular bowel movements. The condition encompasses various ...

Common chronic constipation symptoms include difficulty producing a bowel movement, rectal bleeding, and not having regular bowel movements—in quantity, quality, or frequency. Other symptoms can ...

Chronic constipation affects more than 1 in 10 people worldwide. This condition can disrupt daily life with symptoms like infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, and abdominal discomfort. While many ...

A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...

As a pediatric urologist, I treat children of all ages with a variety of toileting difficulties, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, encopresis (poop accidents), chronic urinary tract infections, ...

A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for many people with IBS-C to help prevent flare-ups. Increasing soluble fiber may ease symptoms by making stool softer and easier to pass. Over-the-counter laxatives ...

A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults. Surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western and ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...