Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

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

Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other ...

A bowel regimen is a set of medications to help people avoid or relieve constipation. It may involve medications, laxatives, and lifestyle changes. A person with constipation may find it difficult or ...

Your bowels play a vital role in maintaining overall health, yet they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. The digestive system, particularly the colon, not only processes waste but also ...

Shy bowel syndrome, or parcopresis, is an anxiety-related condition that makes it difficult to defecate outside the home. It can trigger physical stress symptoms and lead to avoidance of social ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence. Past studies had suggested a possible ...

Advanced therapies reduce bowel urgency in nearly half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, new research finds.

Adele Roberts has shared an update on her journey with bowel cancer, following her “shock” diagnosis in October last year. The BBC Radio 1 presenter appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain with a ...