Diabetes may set you up for digestive system problems like constipation, but there are many things you can do to get relief. While everyone is different, some signs that you are constipated are: You ...

Constipation that occurs after diarrhea may result from medication use or dietary changes. Some health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can also involve both diarrhea and ...

If you haven’t pooped in days, you might find yourself praying for any sort of bowel movement—well, except diarrhea. And if you’re dealing with a seemingly unending flow of shitty lava, you’re ...

Scientists have discovered that a microorganism may be causing digestive problems in some people, potentially paving the way for better treatments for constipation. Analyzing data from more than 1,500 ...

If you’ve been following the ketogenic (“keto”) diet, your excitement about the eating plan might be tempered by a common — but not often talked about — side effect: constipation or diarrhea. “Any ...

A vitamin or mineral supplement is part of the typical wellness routine for many people. Certain supplements, however, can come with the side effect of diarrhea. This is known as osmotic diarrhea.

If your poop has ever acted up when you’re feeling under pressure, you’ve probably suspected that stress diarrhea or stress constipation may be at fault. But can stress cause diarrhea and constipation ...

Linda Yancey, MD, is a board-certified physician in infectious disease and internal medicine with over two decades of ...

Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s also have trouble with bowel movements when they go to the bathroom? Or do they go often enough? Up to half of people over age 65 have constipation. Someone is ...