You know how bothersome a bout of constipation can be: the painful pressure or cramping in your abdomen, a distended belly, feelings of fullness. But if you've ever experienced lower back discomfort ...

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

We've all been there. Whether it's from something we ate, or another bodily reaction, we're constipated. And for as long as constipation lasts, we're uncomfortable, bloated, and, sometimes, in ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Rectal problems can be uncomfortable to talk about—even with a doctor. As a result, people often don’t get help, and they ...

Bowel problems like constipation are common among people with interstitial cystitis (IC). Constipation may also worsen IC symptoms. Diet and lifestyle changes, along with medications, can help relieve ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Constipation in children is increasing. To prevent long-term gut issues, parents need to act early and identify constipation ...

Constipation is uncomfortable, but it’s even more unbearable when it causes other symptoms like nausea. Nausea is a sensation of queasiness in the stomach. It can cause an unpleasant taste in the ...

Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation improved abdominal pain and constipation symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome compared with a sham procedure, according to a study published in ...

At this year’s PAINWeek Conference in Las Vegas, Salix Pharmaceuticals sponsored an interactive product theater panel to discuss the challenges associated with OIC in clinical practice, how to address ...

Oral iron supplements may cause or worsen constipation, by making stools harder. A doctor can advise about supplementary iron and any gastrointestinal side effects. This article explores whether iron ...