Big-gun pain relievers can come with unwelcome side effects. At the top of the list for many of these products are constipation and the distress of slowed bowels.

Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

Millions of adults all over the world endure chronic constipation — an awkward situation marked by hard, painful, or infrequent bowel movements which disrupt daily life. Even though prevalent, advice ...

Discover natural ways to combat constipation with five potent essential oils. Ginger, fennel, peppermint, rosemary, and lemon ...

What we thought would be a minor foot surgery brought on more pain than my husband had expected. He usually declines strong pain relievers after a medical procedure, but not this time. For the first ...

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) released guidelines for managing chronic constipation, which point to kiwis, rye bread, and mineral water as some of the best natural treatments.

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Eating kiwifruits could help ease chronic constipation better than some laxatives, research suggests. A panel of nutritionists, dieticians and doctors led by King’s College London (KCL) reviewed ...

A child may need treatment for constipation if their symptoms persist despite dietary changes. Laxatives, enemas, and some home remedies will help. Constipation treatments aim to promote bowel ...

Every month, you get your period. And every month, like clockwork, your digestive system slows down to what feels like a full stop. If you frequently experience constipation just before or during your ...