All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

A Mendelian randomization found that a potential link between constipation and colorectal cancer, with support for constipation as a cause of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) may be caused ...

Constipation is usually blamed on low fibre, dehydration or a sudden change in diet. But doctors say there's another major driver that often goes undetected - stress. Whether it's work pressure, exams ...