From upping your fluid intake to loading up on fiber, try these home remedies to make yourself poop quickly to ease ...

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a passing sensation. About the experts Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified ...

When it comes to going No. 2, we all want things to flow smoothly. But if you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements, you know how disruptive it can be to your quality of life. Constipation, ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts warn that spending too long in the bathroom can be a sign of underlying issues.

Here’s what causes constipation, how often you should really be going and what you can do to support improved bowel movement frequency.

But if you find yourself counting the days since your last BM, and realize it’s been a little too long, you may have chronic constipation. Why does this happen? And are there ways to get your gut ...

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab suggests that mimicking a squatting position on the toilet can alleviate constipation.

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

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