Constipation can cause chest pain. It’s important to know the difference between this and chest pain due to heart or blood vessel problems, which can occasionally be caused or worsened by constipation ...

One of the most, well, irritating parts about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is the abdominal pain. The sharp, stabbing sensation can stop you in your tracks — and make it tough to ...

Q: Why do I get constipated when I take a new multivitamin? My most recent attempt resulted in four days of constipation. I had to take Ex-Lax to recover. A: A lot depends on the ingredients in your ...

If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of constipation, you’re certainly not alone. This common digestive issue affects approximately one in ten American adults, causing everything from physical ...

Diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating: We asked experts why the virus causes these issues and what to do about them. By Alice Callahan Food used to be a daily source of joy for Sarah Carter. A ...

As people and as parents, we pay considerable attention to what goes into and comes out of our bodies and the bodies of our children. When there is too little, infrequent or painful passage of stool, ...

Constipation is one of the most common yet uncomfortable digestive issues people deal with. While most of us focus on remedies, we often overlook simple, everyday habits that silently make the problem ...

Constipation and strain during bowel movements can increase your risk for a hernia, a bulge of tissue that pushes through the muscle. A hernia leading to new or additional constipation can be a sign ...