X-rays are widely available and relatively cheap to perform compared with other types of imaging, but they are rarely used to diagnose constipation. Constipation is a common condition that affects ...

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Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association’s guidelines ...

Factors that can worsen constipation include dehydration, low-fiber breakfasts, and morning inactivity. Ignoring bathroom urges and medication side effects can make symptoms harder to manage.

Hormonal changes, reduced motility, and mechanical factors drive constipation during pregnancy, which requires targeted ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...