The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf). They may also be at increased risk of benign neoplasms.

Poor appetite, difficulty eating, or treatment-related nausea and reduced fibre intake can also induce constipation. Even ...

Cancer and Constipation Problem: The word cancer strikes fear into everyone's heart. One can only imagine what those battling this disease in hospitals every day must go through. Cancer is not only a ...

Some research suggests that probiotics may help alleviate constipation. However, there is not enough evidence to prove this. The effects may depend on the probiotic species. Probiotics are live ...

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Almost everyone experiences constipation at some point. But chronic constipation can have a significant impact on quality of life. If you’re living with chronic constipation, you’re not alone. It can ...

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

Although it is not a frequent cause, research reports some cases where treating constipation has eased chest pain from no clear causes. Researchers have shown that constipation has an association with ...

Chronic constipation is a common problem that affects approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. It can be painful and lead to a ...