Hard stool happens when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. This commonly occurs with constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Common causes include ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause diarrhea and/or constipation, among other symptoms. Constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C) is a subtype of IBS that causes ...

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Bethesda, MD) for the treatment of chronic, idiopathic constipation in adults. In 2008, the FDA approved lubiprostone (Amitiza ®) for the treatment of constipation-predominant IBS in women ≥18 ...

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If constipation and hard stools persist for more than three months, it is known as chronic constipation. Hard stools can often be treated or prevented with simple lifestyle adjustments ...

Constipation can make you feel constantly bloated or uncomfortable. You may also experience harmful side effects, such as bowel obstructions, due to chronic constipation. An estimated 15% of ...