Laxatives, or stool softeners, are widely available without prescription as over-the-counter (OTC) products. They are commonly used to manage symptoms of constipation and various other ...

We’ve historically been obsessed with constipation. It’s shaped how we think about the gut, writes Elsa Richardson.

Stomachaches and pains can occur for various reasons, including constipation, gas, and heartburn. In some cases, ...

which is often straining and constipation. Just making these lifestyle changes can be “effective at preventing hemorrhoids” in the first place. Some people may also benefit from adding a stool ...

Constipation is a common issue affecting millions globally. A stool softener is one of the most potent solutions that can help relieve the problem. It works by pulling water into the fecal matter ...

But does Ozempic cause constipation? Or diarrhea, for that matter? Turns out the popular injectable medication can cause both. But don’t let that scare you off. For most people taking Ozempic ...

She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.

She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.

She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.

See a healthcare provider if you notice blood in your stool, black or tarry stools, pencil-thin stools, pale and foul-smelling stools, or persistent diarrhea or constipation. These changes, along with ...

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has unveiled new guidelines in the Diseases of the Colon & Rectum journal, published by Wolters Kluwer, on assessing and treating chronic ...