These common constipation myths may be keeping you from finding relief.

It’s normal to have an occasional bout of constipation. Uncomfortable as it may be, this usually resolves within a few days. But chronic constipation—which might require some action—is the issue if ...

Chronic constipation is more than just an occasional inconvenience; it's a condition that affects more than 10% of the global population, significantly affecting quality of life and placing a ...

While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide ...

The incidence of chronic constipation increases as we age. A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers compares five common diets to determine the effectiveness of preventing chronic ...

A proof-of-concept study suggests the 5-HT4 receptor agonist prucalopride, which is approved for chronic constipation, ...

The colon is about one and a half meters long and plays a vital role in moving waste through the body. In rare cases, it can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Initial management and first-line treatment for chronic constipation includes dietary modifications and osmotic ...

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 ...

To assess the long-term effectiveness, tolerability, and satisfaction with the intermittent colonic exoperistalsis (ICE) treatment device MOWOOT in spinal cord-injured (SCI) individuals with chronic ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...