Constipation is a common digestive issue that makes it difficult to pass stools or have regular bowel movements. This can occur due to several factors, such as a low-fibre diet, high-fat intake, ...

Constipation can be painful and frustrating, but there are options for treatment that can help. This includes consuming fiber and other substances that help soften stool, or speeding up the movement ...

Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are also used for chronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both ...

Do you experience constipation frequently? If so, you know how uncomfortable it can feel. The struggle to pass stool, along with the bloating, cramping, and discomfort, can make everyday activities ...

Constipation describes infrequent bowel movements (three times a week or less according to the Rome III criteria), or those that are hard to pass. Constipation is a symptom that has a range of ...

Milk of magnesia is an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment for constipation. It works by drawing water into the bowel and softening stool, making passing easier. It can also soothe indigestion and ...

The couple originally suspected he was suffering from gallstones or a blockage, like constipation. However, due to the pain worsening, they visited the GP several more times where Kayleigh says ...

Constipation is a common childhood health issue, but we don’t talk about it much. According to the children’s bowel and bladder charity ERIC, the condition impacts one in three kids (including ...

Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA announced today the launch of its Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Solution, an over-the-counter laxative that will compete directly with Bayer’s MiraLAX.