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 ...

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.

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 ...

If you’re prone to constipation around the time of your period, Dr Tan has the following advice: “The impact can be mediated by attention to dietary intake, such as having more fibre, which may help ...