You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...

Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While ...

Patients often arrive in pain, miserable, and desperate for relief from constipation. Defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week lasting more than 4 weeks, chronic constipation affects about ...

Natural stool softeners include fibrous fruits, probiotics, and some oils. Constipation is widespread across the United States. The National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ...

Maybe you thought potty issues were only going to be a problem for your little one, but going “number two” can be difficult for everyone — especially if you’re pregnant or a new mom. If you’re ...

Different types of laxatives work in different ways, begin working at different times, and stay in the body for varying amounts of time, from minutes to days. Laxatives are medications that treat ...

New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say that kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — ...

Constipation can make life miserable. That heavy, bloated feeling, the discomfort, and the frustration of sitting on the toilet for what feels like forever, most of us have been there. While ...

Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s also have trouble with bowel movements when they go to the bathroom? Or do they go often enough? Up to half of people over age 65 have constipation. Someone is ...

Constipation is common during pregnancy but it doesn't have to be so uncomfortable. Simple lifestyle changes like staying hydrated can help combat it.

You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...