Constipation, or trouble using the bathroom, happens to just about everyone at some point or another. Unfortunately, because it’s such a universal affliction with so many sources, it can be ...

Dermatologists explain the gut-skin connection and share practical tips for addressing both constipation and breakouts.

Fiber Fueled author and gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, MD shares what causes of constipation exist that people don't often suspect. If you’re sitting on the toilet long enough where your IG feed ...

Your boss has heaped a whole lot of work in your lap, the daycare just called to tell you that your toddler has a runny nose and has to be picked up, you’ve run out of milk and toilet paper at home, ...

Learn how IBS-C is diagnosed using symptoms and the Rome Criteria, what might trigger the condition in the first place, and how it's different than occasional or functional constipation.

Learn how evidence-based supplements, such as soluble fiber, magnesium, and peppermint oil, can help manage the symptoms of ...

Sjögren disease causes dryness throughout your body, including in your digestive tract. Without moisture, digestion slows, and symptoms such as constipation can develop. Sjögren disease (also called ...

Constipation — having bowel movements less often than usual or stools that are hard or difficult to pass — can affect how you feel throughout your day, disrupt routines, and make other multiple ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

Teething does not cause constipation. However, it can cause changes in a baby’s food and liquid intake, which may make them develop constipation. While there is no direct connection between teething ...