A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...

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, ...

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

COVID-19 may cause constipation in some people. Additionally, lockdown measures may have led to changes in behavior that increases constipation risk. However, research in this area is limited.

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 ...