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 ...

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Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Chronic idiopathic constipation is a condition with constipation symptoms but no identifiable cause.Women, older people, and those with lower ...

There’s a lot of confusion around constipation, say scientists, who are calling for a new medical definition for the issue. King’s College London researchers say the public’s perception of ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

(Reuters Health) – Child-rearing practices and attitudes could be contributing factors when kids have chronic constipation issues, according to a new study from the Netherlands. "Stool-withholding and ...