Constipation, or trouble using the bathroom, happens to just about everyone at some point or another. Unfortunately, because it’s such a universal affliction with so many sources, it can be ...

Constipation is a common but manageable side effect of Ozempic, a medication for diabetes and weight loss. It often occurs in ...

While it may not be the most glamorous subject to talk about, some people may encounter times when their bodies require a bit of assistance in the bowel movement department. And one solution people ...

Constipation is when you don’t poop as often as usual or strain when you do. It can be caused by a number of things such as a diet without enough fiber or certain medications, but it can also result ...

Splinting is a technique people may use to relieve constipation. It involves using a finger to press against the perineum or vaginal wall to help move a stool out of the rectum. There is little ...

Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues seen in children, especially during early school years. While it may ...

Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...

Antibiotics can cause many side effects. In some cases, this may include constipation. The risk of constipation depends on the specific antibiotic a person takes and other individual risk factors.

Kate Levett receives funding from an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship. Vincent Ho does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from ...

As a pediatric urologist, I treat children of all ages with a variety of toileting difficulties, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, encopresis (poop accidents), chronic urinary tract infections, ...

Constipation in the UK is no joke and it’s time we got to the bottom of it. It’s thought one in seven adults and one in three children are impacted by the condition – and the financial burden on the ...