Some products will not be routinely prescribedFollowing a crackdown on ‘unnecessary’ spending, the NHS has stopped prescribing several ‘over ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmDSlippery elm is a supplement made from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree (Ulmus ...

New research links constipation with increased heart risks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Experts interpret ...

The relationship between the stress response, stressors, and constipation has many layers. This article explains the physical ...

Constipation in Crohn’s disease may be caused by lifestyle and dietary factors, as well as medical conditions like strictures. Treatment may include eating more fiber, taking laxatives ...

Bowel training to empty the bowels at regular, specific times during the day may help. In children with constipation, laxatives should be used with caution because they may lead to addiction and ...

Whether you’ve got the beginnings of that scratchy feeling or it feels like there are legit knives lining your neck, your main mission right now is the same: to find a soothing home remedy for ...

Some herbal remedies, such as turmeric and ginger, may have anti-inflammatory properties. However, the evidence to support natural inflammation remedies is lacking. Inflammation is the body’s ...

Prunes and prune juice are both effective home remedies for constipation. But they have major health benefits that go beyond the bathroom, dietitians say. "Prunes definitely can be helpful with ...

Following two unsuccessful operations she is now awaiting specialist treatment and urging anyone experiencing changes in bowel movements to seek medical help. 'I had really severe constipation ...