A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

Constipation can be painful for babies and stressful for caregivers. Some babies with constipation may cry or have trouble sleeping. It is best to seek medical advice if constipation lasts a long time ...

One of the hurdles any new parent might face is baby constipation, but what should you do if you suspect your newborn is constipated? Dr. Jane Sneed, a pediatrician at The Children’s Clinic in ...

Objective: Treatment of chronic functional constipation is difficult. Both oral and topical laxatives may fail to adequately relieve symptoms, and there is risk of adverse effects such as functional ...

What is the best laxative for children? Constipation can happen to any child. It is hard for parents to see their child uncomfortable from the pain and pressure that constipation causes. Children’s ...

The only thing worse than the dreaded poopy diaper? Worrying about why your baby isn’t having one. If your baby has gone several days without a dirty diaper, you may be ready to tear out your hair ...

As someone whose struggled with irritable bowel syndrome (and possibly small intestinal bacterial overgrowth—jury’s still out on that one) for over a decade, you can be certain that I’ve researched ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with bowel movements, especially when there is a problem with moving the bowels ...