Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s a fact of life: What goes in must come out. When you're dealing with a bout of constipation, though, you know that sometimes ...

Constipation is usually blamed on low fibre, dehydration or a sudden change in diet. But doctors say there's another major driver that often goes undetected - stress. Whether it's work pressure, exams ...

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

COVID-19 may cause constipation in some people. Additionally, lockdown measures may have led to changes in behavior that increases constipation risk. However, research in this area is limited.

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 ...

Constipation and strain during bowel movements can increase your risk for a hernia, a bulge of tissue that pushes through the muscle. A hernia leading to new or additional constipation can be a sign ...