Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Stimulant laxatives like senna and bisacodyl tablets generally take ...

If you’ve ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They’re easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use laxatives and some older people ...

Millions of Americans are constipated thanks to work from home, travel, and aging. Unfortunately, the US is also experiencing a laxative shortage. These natural laxatives, including psyllium husk and ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

Constipation may be both a symptom and cause of pelvic organ prolapse. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can increase the risk of both. A pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that happens when one of your ...

Fatty liver disease and constipation can be interconnected. Improving your liver health can help you relieve constipation and other digestive issues. Fatty liver disease and constipation are both ...