Half of patients who use over-the-counter drugs for constipation say they do not use them as recommended, and many do not discuss their problem with their physician, a new survey finds. Constipation ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Key Takeaways Opioids can cause opioid-induced constipation by slowing down digestion and reducing fluid in the intestines.NSAIDs like ibuprofen can irritate ...

Linzess is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It works by increasing fluid in the intestines and ...

Despite patients' widespread acknowledgment of their recurring or chronic constipation, their knowledge of prescription and therapy options are low, according to a new report by Phreesia. The ...

People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again.It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about the size of a regular pill — but instead of releasing ...

Travel constipation, or vacation constipation, happens when you suddenly find yourself unable to poop according to your regular schedule, whether it’s for a day or two or longer. Constipation can ...

Although the condition is widespread and serious, there are still no approved medications that can actively restore kidney function. A team led by Professor Takaaki Abe at the Tohoku University ...

Tokyo: A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, ...

Constipation, passing fewer than three stools per week, can be painful and may affect your lower back and your abdomen. It’s important to seek medical care for lasting constipation to determine the ...

New evidence points to three simple everyday foods that may ease constipation more effectively than the usual fibre advice.

Obstipation is a severe form of constipation that results in a person being unable to have a bowel movement. Constipation is when a person has stools that are infrequent and difficult to pass.