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 ...

Yes, a person can poop and still be constipated. Constipation does not mean bowel movements stop entirely, but it refers to a reduction in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements. If a person ...

American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

Over the counter laxatives and stool softeners can relieve constipation. Foods high in fiber and water like fruit, leafy greens, and prunes can help relieve constipation. Drinking lots of water and ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Stool softeners make stools easier to pass by increasing moisture. Stool softeners can take up to 72 hours to work. Other ...

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle coordination issue. This condition, affecting many patients, requires ...

Medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and antidepressants, may cause constipation. Laxatives can help treat the effects of constipation these medications cause.