Constipation is a frequently reported bowel symptom in the elderly with considerable impact on quality of life and health expenses. Disease-related morbidity and even mortality have been reported in ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic ...

Eating a lot of low fiber foods, eggs, onions, or legumes may cause constipation for some people. Certain foods may help prevent constipation. Constipation can also occur due to dehydration, stress, a ...

High levels of stress can cause changes in bowel movements, which can include constipation. It can also aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and stomach pain. Researchers have ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Too much gummy candy can cause ...

Constipation happens when stool is dry and difficult to pass, resulting in three or fewer bowel movements a week. Overactive bladder (OAB) causes urinary urgency, or frequent and sudden urges to pee.

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, ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...