Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues seen in children, especially during early school years. While it may seem minor, untreated constipation can lead to discomfort, poor appetite, ...

It's been exactly a year since my big book about bloating, "The Bloated Belly Whisperer," was published, and I've since had the occasion to hear from hundreds of readers across the U.S. and Canada ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

HONOLULU — Chronic constipation in adults could be a harbinger of more serious gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including ischemic colitis, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and diverticulitis, ...

As a pediatric urologist, I treat children of all ages with a variety of toileting difficulties, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, encopresis (poop accidents), chronic urinary tract infections, ...

Constipation is common in babies and toddlers, often linked to diet changes, insufficient fiber, or incorrect formula preparation. While usually manageable at home, persistent issues, severe pain, ...

Constipation in children is increasing. To prevent long-term gut issues, parents need to act early and identify constipation ...

Poo anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they're all terms for what's medically known as parcopresis or difficulty pooping when you're not at home. The Germans have given a name to this ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with a history of constipation may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease down the road, research hints. In a study, Dr. Walter A. Rocca at the Mayo ...

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in ...

This is an analysis of 398 early PD patients from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative study. The authors found that constipation prevalence is elevated in PD patients, and is associated ...