If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use laxatives and some older people ...

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The well-being of your digestive system can have a direct impact on your overall health. When a poor diet, new medication or lack of exercise leads to constipation, it can create uncomfortable ...

Constipation can occur with iron supplements by affecting gut bacteria and pulling stool-softening water from your colon. To relieve constipation, consider changes like taking iron on an empty stomach ...

There’s real proof that the tropical fruit — and rye bread and mineral water as well — could ease chronic constipation. Learn what else could help. New guidelines based on the highest quality ...

Dear Meghan: I have been trying to potty-train my almost 3 -year-old girl. She has done great with #1 but just can’t seem to bring herself to go #2 in the potty. Even if I know she has to go, she will ...

Compared with using stool softeners, taking lubiprostone was significantly associated with lower risks of a composite adverse kidney outcome and steeper eGFR decline. The risk for kidney function ...

Patients often arrive in pain, miserable, and desperate for relief from constipation. Defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week lasting more than 4 weeks, chronic constipation affects about ...

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