Poo anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they’re all terms for what’s medically known as parcopresis or difficulty ...

People with a learning disability are more prone to constipation than those without learning disabilities. They are also more likely to present differently or have difficulty communicating their ...

When a healthy diet isn’t enough, these supplements can help get things moving again. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN "Key Takeaways" A healthy diet and hydration should be your first ...

Raise your feet. Resting your feet on a stool or stack of books helps reduce straining during bowel movements. The Squatty ...

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

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While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide ...

America faces a silent health crisis with rising colorectal cancer rates, particularly concerning among young adults.

Though haemorrhoids or minor tears from straining may cause this, persistent bleeding is a key warning sign of bowel cancer. Over Christmas, don’t dismiss this symptom as a one-off caused by rich food ...

A clinical pharmacist has warned that some common festive symptoms like bloating, fatigue and stomach pain could indicate ...

Feeling the urge to poop before leaving home is a normal biological response, driven by the gut-brain axis. Anxiety about going out triggers stress ho ...