Hard stool happens when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. This commonly occurs with constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Common causes include ...

Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it.

Veggies like peas, artichokes, and broccoli help relieve constipation naturally. Pair fiber-rich foods with water and ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Long-term constipation can lead ...

Bowel problems are rampant in people of all age groups. Common problems such as constipation and diarrhoea can take a toll on ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...