You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Amid high demand for laxatives, doctors are cautioning people not to overuse the products or take them for purposes other than constipation relief, such as weight loss. Pharma giant Sanofi said its ...

If you've ever been constipated, you may have tried over-the-counter laxatives. A number of factors—including a poor diet, low fluid intake, physical inactivity and several medications—can disrupt ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Most oral medications do not contain gluten, but it is important to ...

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

Is it safe to take stool softeners to treat pregnancy constipation? Stool softeners are generally considered safe during pregnancy. Pregnancy constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel ...

A lot of parents worry about their child’s bowel movements: Is it normal? Is it not normal? Is the stool too hard or too soft? How many days can a child go between bowel movements? Pediatrician Dr.

A laxative is a substance that you use to help you have a bowel movement. A stool softener is a type of laxative called an emollient laxative. There are many types of over-the-counter laxatives, so ...