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.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) types include IBS with constipation (IBS-C), IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), and IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M). A fourth type, IBS-U, is defined when stool consistency ...

Hemorrhoids can cause or contribute to constipation. In some cases, they may even worsen it. However, the reverse is also true, with constipation being an underlying factor for developing hemorrhoids.

While you may not regularly discuss your bowel movements with friends, it is still important to pay attention to them. After ...

Certain foods and fruits can make the process of passing out food a lot easier if you encounter frequent difficulty. Constipationmakes it difficult for people to pass stool. Constipation can be caused ...

An incomplete bowel movement means you still feel like you need to poop after using the toilet. Common causes include constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Constipation ...

If you have ovarian cancer and your bathroom routine is out of whack, you’re not alone. Constipation is a common problem that can be uncomfortable and stressful. According to the National Cancer ...

Stool can become impacted, or stuck, in your colon, blocking waste from leaving the body. This often causes pain and bloating. Treatment can include laxatives or procedures to remove the stool. When ...

Many questions relating to this unusual problem have led to the discussion of this topic this week. Fatty stools refer to human excrement that is perceived as fatty and foul-smelling; stool that ...