New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and support overall digestive health.

Constipation can last for a few days or a number of weeks, depending on the cause and how effective treatments are. It may be possible to treat constipation with home remedies, though some cases may ...

As an immediate life-saving step, the Medicover surgical gastroenterology team led by Dr. Kaushik Subramanian performed an emergency colonoscopic detorsion, successfully untwisting the bowel and ...

Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to a variety of digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. For many people, CKD can also lead to constipation. There are a few different ...

Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...