Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

Consuming mycotoxins produced by some types of molds can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and other health problems. Constipation is theoretically possible but is likely uncommon. Mycotoxins are ...

If you’ve heard that cheese can cause nasty GI problems, then you need to hear this.

Caffeine is thought to heighten gastric motility in the colon, inducing a laxative effect. But after reviewing eight studies with about 81,000 participants, UK researchers reached no consensus on ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...

Constipation is a digestive symptom that makes passing your stool difficult or painful. It involves straining during bowel movements, having hard or dry stools, and feeling like you haven't completely ...

Constipation is painful, irritating and even painful. You are not alone if you have ever had a problem with irregular or hard bowel movements. Many people seek natural ways to relieve constipation ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with bowel movements, especially when there is a problem with moving the bowels ...