Diet and lifestyle modifications are mostly considered as a first-line of treatment to improve chronic (long-term) constipation. Read Less Constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...

Laxatives are obtained easily without a prescription and are certainly helpful for treating chronic constipation ...

Millions of Americans are constipated thanks to work from home, travel, and aging. Unfortunately, the US is also experiencing a laxative shortage. These natural laxatives, including psyllium husk and ...

If you’ve ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They’re easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use laxatives and some older people ...

Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...

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, ...

If you suspect that a calcium supplement is causing you constipation, you may be right. The research on calcium and constipation is mixed, but there are things you can do. Share on Pinterest Kseniya ...

Laxatives can be a helpful tool when used correctly, providing relief for those struggling with occasional constipation. However, the convenience and immediate results of laxatives can lead some to ...

Constipation may be both a symptom and cause of pelvic organ prolapse. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can increase the risk of both. A pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that happens when one of your ...