Constipation, or trouble using the bathroom, happens to just about everyone at some point or another. Unfortunately, because it’s such a universal affliction with so many sources, it can be ...

If you're sitting on the toilet long enough where your IG feed tells you that "you're all caught up," chances are you're dealing with some constipation. It really should only take about a minute to ...

You know how bothersome a bout of constipation can be: the painful pressure or cramping in your abdomen, a distended belly, feelings of fullness. But if you've ever experienced lower back discomfort ...

When it comes to using the restroom, everyone has, well…a schedule. You know if you’re the type of person who uses the bathroom first-thing in the morning, after a cup of coffee, or later in the day.

Antibiotics can cause many side effects. In some cases, this may include constipation. The risk of constipation depends on the specific antibiotic a person takes and other individual risk factors.

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

Sjögren disease causes dryness throughout your body, including in your digestive tract. Without moisture, digestion slows, and symptoms such as constipation can develop. Sjögren disease (also called ...

Although it is not a frequent cause, research reports some cases where treating constipation has eased chest pain from no clear causes. Researchers have shown that constipation has an association with ...

Bananas contain fiber that helps make stools softer and easier to pass. Eating a banana daily can support digestion and the gut microbiome. Green bananas have more resistant starch, which is ...

Fiber Fueled author and gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, MD shares what causes of constipation exist that people don't often suspect. If you’re sitting on the toilet long enough where your IG feed ...