While travel can increase the risk of constipation, experts say it is preventable with a few simple habits – staying hydrated ...

Shy bowel syndrome, or parcopresis, is an anxiety-related condition that makes it difficult to defecate outside the home. It ...

Dr Saksham Seth shared some of the warning signs which may indicate that your constipation is an emergency: 1. Intractable abdominal pain: Severe pain or pain that is persistent. 3. Obstipation: The ...

Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from abdominal pain even between acute inflammatory flare-ups.

Pain perception in affected individuals is more strongly influenced by learned fear than in healthy individuals. Changes ...

Your poop timing can reveal more about gut health than you realise. Experts explain why morning stools feel natural, what ...

Poo anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they’re all terms for what’s medically known as parcopresis or difficulty ...

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

A gastroenterologist reveals common bathroom habits that can harm your health. Wiping incorrectly, delaying bowel movements, ...

People with a learning disability are more prone to constipation than those without learning disabilities. They are also more likely to present differently or have difficulty communicating their ...

Constipation occurs when an individual experiences difficult or no bowel movements for a few days, often resulting in ...