If you haven’t pooped in days, you might find yourself praying for any sort of bowel movement—well, except diarrhea. And if you’re dealing with a seemingly unending flow of shitty lava, you’re ...

Paradoxical diarrhea (overflow diarrhea) occurs when you are constipated, but watery stool leaks out around the hard feces. Symptoms that include abdominal pain, cramping, and rectal pain or bleeding ...

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

Most oral medications do not contain gluten, but it is important to check labels for safety. For constipation, stool softeners and osmotic laxatives are considered gentle and effective. Pepto-Bismol ...

Consuming ultraprocessed food (UPF) and minimally processed food (MPF) is linked to higher and lower odds of constipation, respectively, with the effect of food processing independent of diet quality.

Overview: Magnesium laxatives are used for occasional constipation. They work by pulling water into your intestines, which makes your poop softer and easier to pass. Diarrhea is a common side effect.

Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...