While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...

Constipation is becoming more common, especially in cities. Earlier, we mostly saw it in older people, but now many young adults are coming with this problem. Long sitting hours, less physical ...

Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil supplements, soluble dietary fiber, and gut-directed mental health ...

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...