EnteroBiotix Completes Phase 2 Study Recruitment of EBX-102-02 in Irritable Bowel Syndrome 122 patients with moderate to severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were recruited to EnteroBiotix’s Phase 2 ...

The relationship between the stress response, stressors, and constipation has many layers. This article explains the physical ...

New research links constipation with increased heart risks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Experts interpret ...

Constipation is a frequently reported bowel symptom in the elderly with considerable impact on quality of life and health expenses. Disease-related morbidity and even mortality have been reported ...

Incorporating iron-rich foods like lentils, spinach, and lean meats can prevent iron deficiency, a common cause of postpartum ...

As the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Melanosis coli is a condition in which the lining of the colon (the longest part of ...

Rectal laxatives may stimulate contraction by distension or chemical action (stimulation). Action, mainly by distension, is observed after a saline or water enema. Water does not induce adverse ...

The prognosis of many chronic illnesses is impacted by constipation that lowers quality of life. According to reports, people ...

Many people suffer from constipation, which is often a symptom of chronic illness. But not all constipation is the same.