Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience-it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

Probiotics can improve constipation by stimulating bowel movements to allow stool to move more quickly through the gut.

Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...

A recent study finds that the constipation medication lubiprostone can positively impact kidney function. Here's what you ...

One of the most common health problems in children is constipation. However, before you give them any medications, try these home remedies to relieve constipation in kids naturally. If you are ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Fasting changes the way we eat, and the body doesn’t always adjust easily. Fewer grains, heavier root vegetables and erratic ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Festival is joy, festival means family, and then there is the food. But festivities also tend to bring overeating and its ...

A cancer-related side effect I faced was constipation caused by pain medication. Some side effects of cancer treatment are difficult to talk about. Constipation is high on that list. My teenage ...