Probiotics can improve constipation by stimulating bowel movements to allow stool to move more quickly through the gut.

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

In addition to drinks that make you poop immediately, there are foods and other practices worth trying to rev up your gut and move things out. Ahead, load up with wisdom on the natural remedies that ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

A recent study finds that the constipation medication lubiprostone can positively impact kidney function. Here's what you need to ...

Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explained on Instagram that raising your feet on a stool while sitting on the toilet ...

For years, I struggled with constipation, which left me bloated and uncomfortable. I discovered that certain yoga poses helped with my bloating. After every yoga session, I used to go to the bathroom ...

While fibre is often recommended as a go-to solution for constipation, it isn't always sufficient for everyone. A doctor ...

Drinking milk with ghee is an age-old home remedy for constipation. Know its benefits, how it works, and whether it is truly effective for digestion and gut health.

At any given time, as many as four million Americans are suffering through bouts of constipation, which has many causes but can also prove stubborn to relieve and hugely impact daily life. Functional ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab suggests that mimicking a squatting position on the toilet can alleviate constipation. Raising your feet with a s ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...