Normal-transit constipation : stool transit through the colon occurs at a normal rate, but patients report having difficulty evacuating the stool, or they report the presence of hard stools [2] ...

“Our study showed that 53% of patients with slow transit constipation had normal fasting and postprandial colonic motor activity while 40% of patients with normal transit constipation had ...

This results in prolonged transit time. Stool can remain in the colon 2-3 times longer than normal. Water absorption is increased which leads to hard stool and difficulty completing the prescribed ...

This is because fiber bulks up and softens your stomach contents, improving transit time through your gastrointestinal (GI) ...

Discover a new guideline from The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons highlighting a personalised, multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic ...

We’ve historically been obsessed with constipation. It’s shaped how we think about the gut, writes Elsa Richardson.

Rectal discharge may appear in the toilet after pooping or on toilet paper without the urge to have a bowel movement. This ...

While there are a number of factors that can lead to constipation in over-60s, there are also many effective treatments.

Dr. Schnoll-Sussman recommended the “wind-removing” yoga pose to those struggling with constipation, during which you lie on your back and bring one knee to your chest at a time. After that you bring ...