A new update from the (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of constipation that does not respond to ...

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 ...

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When you're on day three of not going No. 2, most people will do just about anything to get things moving again. We've all been told that eating more fiber can help, but new research has some helpful ...

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 ...

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation. That's according to the first ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic ...

Constipation is a digestive symptom that makes passing your stool difficult or painful. It involves straining during bowel movements, having hard or dry stools, and feeling like you haven't completely ...

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, ...

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Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

Some people may feel constipated after eating chocolate, but there is not any solid research to support a strong connection between chocolate and constipation. Constipation involves not passing stools ...