There are a lot of medicines to choose from for relief from chronic constipation. Some are over-the-counter treatments, and others need a doctor's prescription. You'll want to know what types of ...

Laxatives contain chemicals that help increase stool motility, bulk, and frequency -- thus relieving temporary constipation. But when misused or overused, they can cause problems, including chronic ...

Constipation means having fewer than 3 bowel movements a week or passing hard, dry stools. It happens when stool stays in the colon too long, often due to low fiber intake, dehydration, or lack of ...

Yoga may help ease constipation by managing stress (which can affect digestion) and through poses that gently massage digestive organs, potentially encouraging regular bowel movements. Twisting poses ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...