Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Learn how a common toilet mistake is causing constipation according to a top gastroenterologist. Find out the simple fix for ...

In a presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology virtual meeting, Samuel W. Chey, MPH, of the University of Michigan HealthSystem in Ann Arbor, said that while psyllium and prunes are ...

Few people who have irritable bowel disease usually control it by managing their diet, lifestyle, and stress. [File, Standard] Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying ...

SAN ANTONIO — Recent opioid use was an independent risk factor for rectal hyposensitivity and defecation dysfunction in patients with chronic constipation, according to study results presented at the ...

Stools are typically soft and easy to push out. When stools are hard to pass, it can feel like you haven’t fully emptied your bowels. This could be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation ...

A swallowable, vibrating capsule improved symptoms among patients with chronic idiopathic constipation in a phase 3 multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. The method represents a mechanical ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re experiencing constipation, you’re likely wondering how to make yourself poop—fast. The ...

Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying bowels especially associated with hardened faecal matter. According to Dr. Ngami Mutwa a Physician at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, ...