Constipation can last for a few days or a number of weeks, depending on the cause and how effective treatments are. It may be possible to treat constipation with home remedies, though some cases may ...

Constipation may cause back pain in some cases. Other times, the underlying cause of your back pain may lead to constipation, like if you have a tumor or infection impacting your spine. See a doctor ...

As an immediate life-saving step, the Medicover surgical gastroenterology team led by Dr. Kaushik Subramanian performed an emergency colonoscopic detorsion, successfully untwisting the bowel and ...

Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...