Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable ...

Constipation isn't just the occasional "off" day. Doctors define it as fewer than three bowel movements a week, stools that are hard or lumpy, or straining to pass them. But it's worth spelling out, ...

No one likes feeling bloated and constipated, and while changing up your diet or drinking more water can often help, sometimes a stronger solution is necessary. That’s where a laxative can come in.

Compared with using stool softeners, taking lubiprostone was significantly associated with lower risks of a composite adverse kidney outcome and steeper eGFR decline. The risk for kidney function ...