A campaign to help carers and healthcare professionals spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with learning disabilities has been launched by the NHS, with what it described as a ...

Lubiprostone has been on pharmacy shelves for nearly two decades, prescribed to help people with stubborn constipation.

No one likes talking about being constipated, but chances are, it’s happened at least once in your life. Fortunately, what you eat (or don’t eat) can play a big role in keeping you regular, and new ...

Travel can be wonderful. It’s an opportunity to set aside your humdrum routines and see different places, eat different foods and sleep on different pillows. It can also be terrible for these same ...

The procedure might be trendy, but it comes with risks and doesn't address the root causes of digestive problems.

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

As temperatures soar, most people know about the risks of dehydration. Like feeling dizzy, tired, and getting headaches.

If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of constipation, you’re certainly not alone. This common digestive issue affects approximately one in ten American adults, causing everything from physical ...

If you’re eating a high protein diet of mostly animal-based foods, you may get constipated. But it’s not the protein that’s causing this problem. More likely, it’s the absence of fiber in the foods ...

Topamax (topiramate) may cause various side effects, including constipation, in some people. While not a common issue, knowing how to manage constipation and related side effects can help you continue ...