There is no single best medication for constipation. The right medication can depend on the cause of constipation and a person’s medical history. Several laxative medications are available ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

The researchers say that the microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the protective ...

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...

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 ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

Chronic constipation affects more than 1 in 10 people worldwide. This condition can disrupt daily life with symptoms like infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, and abdominal discomfort. While many ...

Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, and it can both cause discomfort and affect quality of life. Researchers with King’s College London in the United Kingdom wanted ...

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 ...