Chronic functional constipation is persistent constipation that doesn’t have a clearly identifiable underlying cause. Constipation is often defined as passing fewer than three bowel movements per week ...

A panel of gastroenterologists from five countries has proposed a working definition for "occasional constipation" that recognizes the wide variation in symptoms and patient perceptions of a problem ...

Constipation is a very common side effect of gastric sleeve surgery. During a gastric sleeve procedure, surgeons remove around 80% of your stomach. This drastic change in the anatomy of your stomach ...

As a pediatric urologist, I treat children of all ages with a variety of toileting difficulties, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, encopresis (poop accidents), chronic urinary tract infections, ...

Every December, the global digestive-health community observes Constipation Awareness Month. This initiative, led by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) and supported ...

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