Chronic constipation, if neglected, can cause serious complications like piles, fissures, and impaction.

An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds. These gut bugs belong to a class of microbe called archaea, and ...

Discover the surprising link between gut health and your heart, how chronic constipation increases cardiovascular risk, and ...

Drinking prune juice in the morning may help relieve constipation by working with your body's natural digestive rhythm. Learn ...

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

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, ...

There’s real proof that the tropical fruit — and rye bread and mineral water as well — could ease chronic constipation. Learn what else could help. New guidelines based on the highest quality ...

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 ...

Do you often struggle with bloating, constipation, and the discomfort they bring? According to a gastroenterologist, psyllium ...

The Phase 3 ACCEL clinical trial represents important progress in Ardelyx’s goal of expanding the patient population who may benefit from IBSRELA, beyond its lead indication for irritable bowel ...