Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Eating more fiber and drinking more fluids can help treat or prevent hard stools.Hard stools occur when your colon absorbs too much water from ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

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

Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying bowels especially associated with hardened faecal matter. According to Dr. Ngami Mutwa a Physician at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Gassy poop can happen when your digestive system is backed up from constipation or you have diarrhea caused by food intolerance or infection. It can also simply occur when you eat certain foods.

Few people who have irritable bowel disease usually control it by managing their diet, lifestyle, and stress. [File, Standard] Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying ...