Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

Gastroenterologist Joe Soliman, MD, answers questions about when to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and what your options are. Most everyone gets constipated from time to time. When does ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCED A STUDY ON A VIBRATING CAPSULE THAT COULD TREAT CHRONIC, CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. WELL, THE TRIALS TO THIS NEW DRUG FREE TREATMENT OPTION ARE PIONEERED BY. DOCTOR BRIAN ...

Millions of adults all over the world endure chronic constipation — an awkward situation marked by hard, painful, or infrequent bowel movements which disrupt daily life. Even though prevalent, advice ...

Groundbreaking new guidelines from King’s College London challenge long-held beliefs about fiber, prunes, and other so-called constipation cures, revealing what actually works—and what doesn’t.

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

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 ...

Scientists have discovered that a microorganism may be causing digestive problems in some people, potentially paving the way for better treatments for constipation. Analyzing data from more than 1,500 ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...