Definition: Constipation is painful passage of stools, usually associated with crying in young children and in infants. Stool retention with voluntary withholding or a stool frequency of fewer ...

Constipation is a common problem that usually results from inadequate dietary fiber. It causes discomfort and pain, which is ...

A recent network meta-analysis conducted in Taiwan revealed that a combination of probiotics and laxatives reduces functional ...

As the winter season begins, there is an alarming rise in cases of cold, flu, and constipation. Unfortunately, cold weather, absence of exercise, dehydration due to the lack of hydration, and changes ...

Undiagnosed constipation could be why your child wets the bed, says new research. In a study of 30 children between the ages of 5 and 15 being treated for bed wetting, all shared signs of constipation ...

Can chronic constipation indicate cancer? Learn how to recognize warning signs, take early action, and protect your health.

Prenatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been related to an increased risk of functional constipation in ...

Pancreatitis in children, often mistaken for minor digestive issues, can cause severe abdominal pain and requires timely ...

The colder winter months not only invite joint or respiratory illness but even cold, flu, and constipation which can be ...

A pediatric study has reported an improvement in clinical symptoms of constipation following erythromycin administration, but the effect on colon motility in children has not been formally evaluated.

Researchers have discovered new connections between the gut and brain that hold promise for more targeted treatments for ...

The medical history should include information about the child's voiding habits, including straining, urinary frequency, urination posture, pain with urination, and associated constipation or ...