DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male, age 66, and often have hard stools and/or constipation. I have been a runner for over 40 years. I realize I don’t drink enough fluids in the day. I have been taking one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults ...

Docusate sodium 50mg; per 15mL; fruit punch-flavored; contains sodium 13mg/15mL. <2yrs: not recommended. Mix liq in 6–8oz of milk or juice. 2–11yrs: 50mg–150mg daily; may be given as a single dose or ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...