By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

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 ...

Learn common causes of constipation, such as diet, hydration, and lifestyle changes, along with symptoms and potential ...

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 ...

A new update from the (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of constipation that does not respond to ...

Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...