Some toddlers find learning to pass stool without a diaper challenging. They may have had a large or painful bowel movement previously and be afraid to defecate again, so they begin withholding stool, ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Nearly one third of the 40 million Americans with constipation unknowingly work against themselves, squeezing when they should be pushing, and living painfully uncomfortable lives, ...

Chronic constipation can be caused by stress, a lack of water, or not enough fiber in your diet. It may also be from pain medications, a blockage in your colon, nerve damage, and pelvic muscle issues.

Are you often sweating it out on the toilet, straining and pushing hard to pass the stool? This discomfort in bowel movement is commonly addressed through diet, medications, and treatments. But ...

New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and support overall digestive health.