SAN DIEGO — By skipping rectal examinations as part of their workup, physicians may be missing the cause of constipation for some, a new study suggests. Constipation is one of the most common reasons ...

Constipation may cause back pain in some cases. Other times, the underlying cause of your back pain may lead to constipation, like if you have a tumor or infection impacting your spine. See a doctor ...

If you suspect that a calcium supplement is causing you constipation, you may be right. The research on calcium and constipation is mixed, but there are things you can do. Share on Pinterest Kseniya ...

COVID-19 may cause constipation in some people. Additionally, lockdown measures may have led to changes in behavior that increases constipation risk. However, research in this area is limited.

Constipation can affect anyone, and 15 percent of U.S. adults experience a chronic inability to have regular bowel movements. Fortunately, you often can reverse constipation with a few lifestyle ...

Some vitamins, like vitamins C and D, may help relieve constipation. Constipation is a common medical problem. In the United States, people make 2.5 million visits to the doctor for constipation every ...

Lately, you've been feeling a little -- to put it delicately -- backed up. You're not "going" as often as you should, and you feel bloated and uncomfortable. A lot of Americans, more than 4 million by ...

Based on all the ads for prescription laxatives, you may think that the country is gripped by an epidemic of hard-to-treat constipation. And the Food and Drug Administration seems to think so, too. It ...

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Every now and then, we could use a little help to get things moving. Constipation is a common problem, and you should see your doctor if you’re constipated for more than a few weeks or have symptoms ...