SAN DIEGO — By skipping rectal examinations as part of their workup, physicians may be missing the cause of constipation for some, a new study suggests. Constipation is one of the most common reasons ...

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When you have chronic (long-lasting) constipation, you need to find out what’s causing it. It could be a medical condition or even medications that you take that are backing you up. But it could also ...

Constipation is a condition characterized by inability to pass stools that become hard and more difficult to pass. Bowel habits are unique to all individuals. For some passing stools once in two or ...

Constipation may cause back pain in some cases. Other times, the underlying cause of your back pain may lead to constipation, like if you have a tumor or infection impacting your spine. See a doctor ...

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become infrequent, hard, or painful. It often results from low fibre, poor hydration ...

Constipation can last for a few days or a number of weeks, depending on the cause and how effective treatments are. It may be possible to treat constipation with home remedies, though some cases may ...

Constipation is a common issue among teenagers, often resulting from a combination of dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Eating plenty of fiber, staying hydrated, and managing stress may ...

Based on all the ads for prescription laxatives, you may think that the country is gripped by an epidemic of hard-to-treat constipation. And the Food and Drug Administration seems to think so, too. It ...

Unfortunately, most supplements sold around the world are not controlled or even monitored by governmental health agencies, ...