You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...

This is because fiber bulks up and softens your stomach contents, improving transit time through your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, explains Carolyn Newberry, MD, gastroenterologist at ...

Constipation that occurs after diarrhea may result from medication use or dietary changes. Some health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can also involve both diarrhea and ...

American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

UNBLOCK YOUR SYSTEM: MiraLAX, an osmotic laxative, works naturally with the water in your body to hydrate, soften, and ease stool through your colon in 1-3 days. Other stimulant laxatives stimulate ...

Constipation can occur with iron supplements because of how excess iron can affect the environment of your gut, slowing digestion and hardening your stools.

It’s unfortunate that poop talk tends to make adults squeamish, because our stool can offer some powerful clues about what’s ...

The experts shared a few fiber-rich foods to help with constipation. Apples: A medium apple with the skin has nearly five ...

It’s possible that you can be constipated yet still have bowel movements. This can occur due to diet or health conditions including irritable bowel syndrome. Constipation is typically defined as ...

PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager Trishana Horton shares information about stool and tips to have a conversation with your ...

Blood in a toddler’s stool often results from constipation, but it can indicate a more serious issue, such as gastrointestinal bleeding. A doctor can advise on whether blood in a toddler’s stool needs ...

You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...