Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and ...

Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying bowels especially associated with hardened faecal matter. According to Dr. Ngami Mutwa a Physician at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, ...

Constipation can cause stools that are hard and large, which can hurt when you pass them. Stressing your anal canal from constipation can also cause anal fissures, which are small tears. Anal cancer ...

Gassy poop can happen when your digestive system is backed up from constipation or you have diarrhea caused by food intolerance or infection. It can also simply occur when you eat certain foods.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Sitting for long hours, skipped breaks, poor posture and irregular eating at your desk raise constipation risk.

Few people who have irritable bowel disease usually control it by managing their diet, lifestyle, and stress. [File, Standard] Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying ...