Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil ...

Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help with constipation both directly and indirectly. Yoga poses that include abdominal ...

Periodically, we see reports that scientists are closer to developing a pill that would mimic the benefits of exercise. The truth is that no medication or supplement even comes close to exercise for ...

I recently presented a clinical scenario about a patient of mine named Brenda, in Constipation and Cramping: A Slam-Dunk Diagnosis? This 35-year-old woman came to me with symptoms that had been going ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: There are so many laxatives on the market. Which one should I take for my constipation? DEAR READER: Anyone suffering from constipation should start by boosting fiber and fluid intake.

Constipation is no longer just an elderly concern, with doctors reporting a sharp rise among young adults due to stress, poor ...

While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...

Constipation is a difficulty passing stool. Chronic constipation occurs when the problem lasts for more than a few weeks. Most people experience mild cases of constipation on occasion and treat it at ...