Constipation means different things to different people. Some people experience strain when they try to go to the bathroom, while others have what they term ‘bloating’. Some patients complain that ...

Come clean. It's not potty talk to acknowledge your difficulty going. Exercise: To get things moving, get moving. "It's a bit controversial, but there seems to be some role for regular exercise in ...

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 ...

Kiwis offer natural digestive support that may reduce constipation and bloating. Learn how daily intake affects regularity, gut comfort, and overall digestion.

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

While the exact percentage is up for debate, as many as 27 percent of Americans may suffer from constipation. Women and adults age 65 and older are particularly affected by the condition. The National ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to 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 ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

Constipation is a very common problem in children, but sometimes parents fail to recognize it. Pediatrician and ...

That constipated look your baby gives you when they can’t poop can be entertaining to look at, but can be quite painful for your baby. Luckily, painful pooping, or infant dyschezia, is a very common, ...