The number of bowel movements people experience depends on their personal anatomy, which includes their eating habits, their ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

If you have trouble going number two, chances are someone will suggest downing a few cups of prune juice or eating a handful of prunes to get things going. It may sound like an old wives tale, but ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying bowels especially associated with hardened faecal matter. According to Dr. Ngami Mutwa a Physician at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, ...

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

Gassy poop can happen when your digestive system is backed up from constipation or you have diarrhea caused by food intolerance or infection. It can also simply occur when you eat certain foods.

If your child is struggling with constipation, the battle can feel endless. Trying to convince a wiggly child to sit on the toilet for any length of time is a challenge on a good day, let alone if the ...

Few people who have irritable bowel disease usually control it by managing their diet, lifestyle, and stress. [File, Standard] Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying ...