Nikkie Malhotra suggests fixing the time for bowel movement, drinking enough water and doing light exercises, to solve the problem of constipation.

Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...

Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil supplements, soluble dietary fiber, and gut-directed mental health ...

Constipation is becoming more common, especially in cities. Earlier, we mostly saw it in older people, but now many young adults are coming with this problem. Long sitting hours, less physical ...

In most patients with chronic constipation, the cause is usually multifactorial. For proper assessment, it is useful to sort the major causes into categories ( Table 2). Drugs with anticholinergic ...

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

Share on Pinterest New recommendations for constipation identify specific foods, supplements, and drinks that can improve symptoms. Zoa Photo/Stocksy United The British Dietetic Association has ...