There’s a hidden gender gap when it comes to digestive problems, with women taking the lead in this unpleasant contest. While men are hardly immune to gastrointestinal woes, certain digestive problems ...

If you haven’t pooped in days, you might find yourself praying for any sort of bowel movement—well, except diarrhea. And if you’re dealing with a seemingly unending flow of shitty lava, you’re ...

This article discusses possible warning signs of irritable bowel syndrome and recommendations for evaluation and management.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am writing to you about my 62-year-old wife, in the hope that you can provide an opinion on a question she has and also provide us with some advice in her quest for relief from ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in ...

Forget trendy supplements and cleanses. These expert-backed tips can keep you regular and support long-term health.

Linda Yancey, MD, is a board-certified physician in infectious disease and internal medicine with over two decades of experience practicing in Texas. She completed her residency at Mayo Clinic in ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...