New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

Constipation is now affecting young adults more than ever, driven by low fibre diets, dehydration, long sitting hours and ...

Constipation Awareness Month 2025 highlights how common constipation is, why it affects daily life, and how awareness, early ...

New evidence points to three simple everyday foods that may ease constipation more effectively than the usual fibre advice.

As an immediate life-saving step, the Medicover surgical gastroenterology team led by Dr. Kaushik Subramanian performed an emergency colonoscopic detorsion, successfully untwisting the bowel and ...

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain types of constipation in adults. Amitiza comes as an oral capsule that’s typically taken twice per day. The dosage can vary ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug that’s taken to treat constipation. The drug comes as a powder that you usually take once per day. MiraLAX is used in people ages 17 ...

Topamax (topiramate) may cause various side effects, including constipation, in some people. While not a common issue, knowing how to manage constipation and related side effects can help you continue ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...