By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

All standard over-the-counter and FDA-approved therapies for constipation should be trialed, followed by trials of off-label prescription agents ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

Groundbreaking clinical guidelines reveal that traditional remedies like prunes and high-fiber diets lack empirical evidence, ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is ...

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 ...

People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again.It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about the size of a regular pill — but instead of releasing ...

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle ...

Hydrate. “Staying well-hydrated keeps stool soft and easier to pass, which is especially important after several days of ...

During festive periods, emotional pressure from travel, finances, hosting, or family dynamics can quietly worsen bloating, ...

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in ...