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 ...

We've all been there. Whether it's from something we ate, or another bodily reaction, we're constipated. And for as long as constipation lasts, we're uncomfortable, bloated, and, sometimes, in ...

Kiwis offer natural digestive support that may reduce constipation and bloating. Learn how daily intake affects regularity, gut comfort, and overall digestion.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Rectal problems can be uncomfortable to talk about—even with a doctor. As a result, people often don’t get help, and they ...

Bowel problems like constipation are common among people with interstitial cystitis (IC). Constipation may also worsen IC symptoms. Diet and lifestyle changes, along with medications, can help relieve ...

Constipation is uncomfortable, but it’s even more unbearable when it causes other symptoms like nausea. Nausea is a sensation of queasiness in the stomach. It can cause an unpleasant taste in the ...

At this year’s PAINWeek Conference in Las Vegas, Salix Pharmaceuticals sponsored an interactive product theater panel to discuss the challenges associated with OIC in clinical practice, how to address ...

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.

Oral iron supplements may cause or worsen constipation, by making stools harder. A doctor can advise about supplementary iron and any gastrointestinal side effects. This article explores whether iron ...

Participants in intervention group reported lower rates of moderate-to-very severe symptoms, including anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, constipation.