Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, affecting millions of Americans of all ages. Prevalent as it may be, it’s an unpleasant issue that you’d probably prefer to avoid. And what ...

Papaya contains papain and chymopapain, proteolytic enzymes that break down proteins into amino acids. This reduces the workload on the digestive tract, especially after heavy meals.

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...

Dealing with constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but the solution might be sitting in your refrigerator right ...

When you're on day three of not going No. 2, most people will do just about anything to get things moving again. We've all been told that eating more fiber can help, but new research has some helpful ...

Researchers at King’s College London have created new dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, finding that eating these two foods — and washing them down with the right drink — could ...

At least 2.5 million people in the U.S. see their doctor for constipation. The condition is often linked to factors such as low fiber intake, inadequate hydration, certain medications, and changes in ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association’s guidelines ...

Eating a high-protein diet can lead to constipation if you’re not getting enough fiber or water. Learn how to cope with and prevent protein-related constipation.