Laxatives are generally quite safe when taken at the recommended dosage. However, they can cause side effects and long-term ...

Learn how IBS-C is diagnosed using symptoms and the Rome Criteria, what might trigger the condition in the first place, and how it's different than occasional or functional constipation.

According to statistics, around one in seven UK adults struggles with constipation. Beyond causing discomfort, constipation can be painful and, if left untreated, can significantly affect quality of ...

Disimpaction provides rapid relief from severe constipation by removing trapped stool in the rectum. The most common method of disimpaction involves manually breaking up and removing stool with a ...

UTIs and constipation are linked, but UTIs do not directly cause constipation. Shared anatomy and factors, like pelvic floor stress, can connect UTIs and constipation. OTC treatments, like fiber ...

BACKGROUND: Functional constipation is characterized by a set of symptoms including hardened stools, abdominal discomfort, a tendency to retain stools, and eventual fecal incontinence. This condition ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This December for Constipation Awareness Month, IFFGD is shedding a light on common causes, prevention, and treatments. As well as promoting healthy ...

A Portland, Oregon, boy is struggling to recover from infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart baby formula donated through a program that aims to help poor and homeless families. Digestive ...

(CNN) — Do you often experience difficulty defecating? If the answer is yes, newly released recommendations may help relieve your symptoms. Kiwifruit, rye bread and high mineral-content water can help ...