Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

Millions of adults all over the world endure chronic constipation — an awkward situation marked by hard, painful, or infrequent bowel movements which disrupt daily life. Even though prevalent, advice ...

And one fruit in particular has been proven to be most effective. Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) investigated which foods, drinks, or supplements are the most effective at relieving ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Caffeine intake has a U-shaped relationship with chronic constipation, with intakes < 204 mg/d having a laxative effect, whereas higher intake increases risks. However, this does not apply to adults ...

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a health condition in which you experience chronic symptoms of constipation, but healthcare providers can't identify a cause through standard diagnostic tests.

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 ...

You blame your chronic bloating, constipation, and slow digestion on stress, poor eating habits, or getting older, but these digestive issues might be early warning signs of thyroid dysfunction that ...

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...