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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Surgery for refractory constipation should be a last resort, used only after comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

Gastroenterologist Joe Soliman, MD, answers questions about when to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and what your options are. Most everyone gets constipated from time to time. When does ...

Laxatives can be a helpful tool when used correctly, providing relief for those struggling with occasional constipation. However, the convenience and immediate results of laxatives can lead some to ...

As a pediatric urologist, I treat children of all ages with a variety of toileting difficulties, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, encopresis (poop accidents), chronic urinary tract infections, ...

Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but ...