A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults. Surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western and ...

Mediterranean and plant-forward diets appear to lower the odds of chronic constipation in aging adults, independent of fiber intake. Western and inflammatory diets show the opposite pattern, raising ...

New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

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

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

Learn effective strategies to manage constipation and improve gut health through lifestyle changes and awareness.

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain types of constipation in adults. Amitiza comes as an oral capsule that’s typically taken twice per day. The dosage can vary ...

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain kinds of constipation in adults. Amitiza can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include nausea and ...

The trial showed a slower decline in kidney function in adults taking lubiprostone. Indian doctors emphasise the gut-kidney ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...