A panel of gastroenterologists from five countries has proposed a working definition for "occasional constipation" that recognizes the wide variation in symptoms and patient perceptions of a problem ...

Chronic functional constipation is persistent constipation that doesn’t have a clearly identifiable underlying cause. Constipation is often defined as passing fewer than three bowel movements per week ...

Constipation represents one of the most common digestive health challenges, affecting millions of people who experience difficulty with regular bowel movements. The condition encompasses various ...

Constipation doesn’t just affect the body but the overall mood. Globally, constipation affects approximately 9% to 20% of the population. Although, it is fortunate that constipation, in most cases, is ...

Chronic idiopathic constipation is a condition with constipation symptoms but no identifiable cause. Women, older people, and those with lower socioeconomic status have a higher risk of chronic ...

New research finds that the public's perception of constipation differs drastically from that of doctors' and from the formal diagnosis guidelines. New research by King's College London, published ...

Constipation happens when stool is dry and difficult to pass, resulting in three or fewer bowel movements a week. Overactive bladder (OAB) causes urinary urgency, or frequent and sudden urges to pee.

Without treatment, long-standing constipation can lead to bowel problems such as anal fissures. Some can lead to serious problems, such as fecal impaction, which could lead to hospitalization, surgery ...