Constipation is already prevalent in patients with obesity initiating GLP-1 therapy, but only a small proportion develop new ...

Constipation and blood in the stool can occur at the same time, due to many different reasons. For most people, blood in stool may occur due to issues with bowel movements, tears to the anus, or ...

Although nearly a third of individuals with obesity who use GLP-1 receptor agonists experience constipation, the risk for ...

Constipation on a GLP-1? Here are our favorite products to support digestion, hydration, and comfort, plus expert-backed tips for finding relief.

Abdominal pain commonly presents with constipation, which occurs when you have difficulty or cannot have a bowel movement. See a doctor to rule out an underlying medical cause. Constipation that ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

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 ...

A recent study found that a combination of dietary fibers effectively alleviated chronic constipation, enhancing bowel ...

Hemorrhoids can cause or contribute to constipation. In some cases, they may even worsen it. However, the reverse is also true, with constipation being an underlying factor for developing hemorrhoids.

You might’ve heard too many eggs make you constipated. Influencers on Instagram claim it too. The United Kingdom has slang for it – being “egg bound”. Eggs were once blamed for raising blood ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...