If you suspect that a calcium supplement is causing you constipation, you may be right. The research on calcium and constipation is mixed, but there are things you can do. Share on Pinterest Kseniya ...

A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

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A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

COVID-19 may cause constipation in some people. Additionally, lockdown measures may have led to changes in behavior that increases constipation risk. However, research in this area is limited.

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

When people talk about probiotics, they often refer to the “good” bacteria and microorganisms that can support overall gut health. Probiotics work by improving or preventing dysbiosis, which is an ...

A Mendelian randomization found that a potential link between constipation and colorectal cancer, with support for constipation as a cause of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) may be caused ...