Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle coordination issue. This condition, affecting many patients, requires ...

Groundbreaking clinical guidelines reveal that traditional remedies like prunes and high-fiber diets lack empirical evidence, ...

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

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

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

Laxatives can be a helpful tool when used correctly, providing relief for those struggling with occasional constipation. However, the convenience and immediate results of laxatives can lead some to ...

Disimpaction provides rapid relief from severe constipation by removing trapped stool in the rectum. The most common method of disimpaction involves manually breaking up and removing stool with a ...

Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but ...