Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Constipation can make you feel bloated, nauseated and uncomfortable. And when you finally do have a bowel movement, it may be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s a fact of life: What goes in must come out. When you're dealing with a bout of constipation, though, you know that sometimes ...

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A bowel regimen is a set of medications to help people avoid or relieve constipation. It may involve medications, laxatives, and lifestyle changes. A person with constipation may find it difficult or ...

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

A hernia can cause constipation. A hernia may lead to a partial or total blockage of the intestines, which can result in constipation. However, a total blockage requires immediate medical attention. A ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Various dietary and lifestyle ...

Scientists recently discovered that glycyrrhizin, a substance taken from black licorice root, may reduce inflammation and ...

Irritable bowel syndrome can cause constipation plus abdominal cramps, pressure, and bloating from irregular intestinal muscle contractions and hard stools. Constipation pain often centers in the ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...