Many people assume constipation is only about lack of fibre, poor diet or dehydration. But surprisingly, how and when you use the bathroom can be just as important. Gastroenterologists are ...

American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

Constipation is a very common medical problem encountered in children — and the good news is, it’s often temporary. A child with constipation has infrequent bowel movements and/or hard, dry stools.

Constipation is a frustrating problem that almost everyone faces at some point. Long hours of straining on the toilet, incomplete evacuation, or hard stools can make bathroom visits stressful and ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab suggests that mimicking a squatting position on the toilet can alleviate constipation. Raising your feet with a stool straightens the anorectal angle, relaxing the ...