Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable ...

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

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Probiotics can improve constipation by stimulating bowel movements to allow stool to move more quickly through the gut.

A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Constipation in children is best measured by stool consistency, not frequency, says expert. The doctor stresses diet, ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Constipation can last a couple of days or a couple of weeks, depending on the cause. Certain conditions or medications may cause chronic or long-term constipation. Constipation typically goes away in ...

Festival is joy, festival means family, and then there is the food. But festivities also tend to bring overeating and its ...

Pregnancy brings many changes to the body – some joyful, others challenging. One common issue expecting mothers face is constipation. Hormonal shifts, iron supplements, and a growing uterus pressing ...