You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...

Answers from Yvonne Butler Tobah, M.D. Stool softeners are generally considered safe during pregnancy. Pregnancy constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, can be ...

Constipation is common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the growing fetus. While these changes are impossible to prevent, you can take measures to reduce constipation. Stay hydrated, ...

If your pregnancy glow is dimmed by an uncomfortable, frustrating feeling of being backed up, you're certainly not alone. Constipation is one of the most common, yet least discussed, side effects of ...

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As someone living with chronic constipation, you may sometimes feel like your only treatment option is to go, well, in the complete opposite direction. In actuality, diarrhea isn’t something that you ...

Constipation can make life miserable. That heavy, bloated feeling, the discomfort, and the frustration of sitting on the toilet for what feels like forever, most of us have been there. While ...