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 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 ...

As a mom who's dealt with my fair share of household tummy troubles ( ever heard of CSID?), I was intrigued by the two-ingredient constipation remedy that's taking social media by storm. Travel nurse ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in ...

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

To manage chronic constipation, osmotic laxatives are appropriate first-line medical therapy. (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Unmanaged hypothyroidism can slow gut motility and cause persistent constipation, says gastroenterologist Dr Meghraj Ingle.

Struggling with constipation? Adding the right vegetables to your diet—especially those high in fiber and magnesium—could ...

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...