A man almost died after his bowel became so full with feces it burst and caused his organs to start shutting down. The 24-year-old was taken to the hospital after suffering with tummy pain and ...

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

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, ...

Just about everyone gets, ahem, backed up—aka, constipation—occasionally. For many people, however, constipation can turn into a constant nightmare. Thankfully, a handy evidence-based guide out this ...

If you only poop once a week, and when you do, your stool is hard and lumpy and difficult to get out, you’re likely constipated. While it could be caused by lifestyle factors—like not eating enough ...

Because constipation can cause stool to build up inside a person’s bowels, it may cause a temporary increase in weight. Constipation occurs when a person’s bowel movements are infrequent or difficult ...

Constipation may increase your risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by putting pressure on your bladder. This pressure may lead to urinary retention and bacterial growth. Share on ...

In winters, we are less active, drink less water or turn to soothing comfort food over lighter fresher food. All of these ...