Laxatives are generally quite safe when taken at the recommended dosage. However, they can cause side effects and long-term ...

Baby Poop Problems: Constipation in adults is common knowledge, but determining whether or not a child is constipated can be ...

Discover the surprising link between gut health and your heart, how chronic constipation increases cardiovascular risk, and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence that fiber supplements may help children with chronic constipation, but little support for other non-drug remedies, a new research review concludes.

Gastroenterologist Joe Soliman, MD, answers questions about when to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and what your options are. Most everyone gets constipated from time to time. When does ...

Question: I have had a problem with constipation for as long as I can remember. I would so love to be normal. What can I do? — J.G., Lodi, Calif. Answer: Go look in your medicine cabinet: ...

One in three children who live with ongoing constipation also develop a urinary tract infection. It is a statistic that ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Older women bothered by severe, chronic constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who aren't, according to a U.S. study of older women. While the ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • My grandson, my only grandchild, has had a constipation problem since his birth. He is 6 months old now. My ...