Groundbreaking clinical guidelines reveal that traditional remedies like prunes and high-fiber diets lack empirical evidence, ...

You know how bothersome a bout of constipation can be: the painful pressure or cramping in your abdomen, a distended belly, feelings of fullness. But if you've ever experienced lower back discomfort ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...

Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes A viral video claims to cure constipation with oranges.

Constipation is a very common problem that affects millions of people worldwide, but it is not something that has to be lived ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

Constipation occurs when an individual experiences difficult or no bowel movements for a few days, often resulting in strained passage of stool. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ...

There’s been some discussion lately regarding the plague that is constipation (particularly, my traveler’s version thereof). But with the overwhelming number of comments and emails we’ve received, we ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...