Shortly before labor, a woman's body prepares for the ordeal in a variety of ways to make room for the baby's emergence. One way her body can ease things is by eliminating everything in the digestive tract. For this reason, it is common for women...
The KeepKidsHealthy website states that constipation is a common problem for children. It is defined by hard, painful stools or not having a bowel movement for four or more days. Once constipation develops and a child has painful stool, he may...
Regular constipation, in which you pass a bowel movement fewer than three times a week or pass hard, dry and sometimes painful stool, can be remedied via recommendations from your doctor. This might include taking fiber pills or a stool softener....
Hot peppers and other spicy sauces contain a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants that provide positive health benefits. Concern over whether spicy foods will aggravate anal bleeding from hemorrhoids or anal fissures may deter some people from...
Infants can develop constipation, a condition that is characterized by painful bowel movements. If this happens on an occasional basis, it's usually not cause for concern. However, if your infant seems to regularly suffer from hard, dry bowel...
With age, the colon tends to develop outpouchings, especially on the left side. This common condition is called diverticulosis. Occasionally, one or more of these diverticular openings becomes inflamed, causing moderate to severe abdominal pain....
Constipation in little kids is usually temporary and caused by dietary changes or premature toilet training. In nearly all cases, home treatment can ease constipation and prevent a recurrence. Sometimes laxatives or other medical care is needed to...
Most Americans only get half the recommended amount of fiber each day, according to the National Institutes of Health. Adequate fiber intake is important because it helps to regulate your cholesterol levels, keeps your digestion and bowel function...
When a little one is struggling with constipation, it can be nearly as painful for the parents to witness their child in such discomfort. There are several options to get things moving smoothly again when it comes to your child's bowel movements,...
Over the years popcorn has received negative commentary as an unhealthy snack food. However, the actual popcorn kernels are a healthy, whole-grain, high-fiber snack, which only become unhealthy when laden with butter, chemicals and salt. Fiber has...
The pancreas produces hormones that regulate blood sugar control and enzymes that aid in digestion. Inflammation of the pancreas, or pancreatitis, is considered a chronic condition if it persists for many years, according to MayoClinic.com. The...
Grapefruit grows in varieties of pink, yellow, white or ruby color. The citrus gets its name from the way it grows in clusters on the tree, just like grapes. Commonly cut in half and eaten as a breakfast food, grapefruit can also be a snack and...
Apple cider vinegar is a popular health tonic for many ailments. This vinegar is made by fermenting apple juice with yeast, which creates acetic acid, giving the vinegar a strong sour, or tart, taste. Apple cider vinegar is used to increase immune...
Magnesium is an important mineral because it supports the health of your nerves, immune system and bones. This mineral also promotes a healthy and normal heartbeat. Magnesium citrate is a synthetic form of the mineral and is used for certain...
All of us at some point or another have experienced the body aches, chills and accompanying exhaustion that results from a fever. Fever is defined as an elevated body temperature; however, since people's regular (baseline) temperature varies...
Constipation can be a painful condition that makes your child cry, irritated and miserable. The frequency of bowel movements can vary, and thus it may be difficult to determine whether your child is constipated or not. Signs of constipation...
Constipation occurs when the muscles at the end of your child's large intestine tighten, preventing the stool from passing through normally. It can be difficult to tell if your child is constipated because every child has different bowel movement...
Stool withholding is a common problem that develops during toilet training. Children can hold bowel movements more easily than they can hold urine, and they commonly do so because of fear of the toilet or as a form of rebellion against toilet...
If you have fewer than three bowel movements weekly, you may be suffering from constipation, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Although it's not an illness, constipation is a symptom of an underlying disorder,...
A high-fiber diet can improve your baby's digestive health and may help prevent or relieve constipation, which is characterized by hard, dry and painful stools. Fiber softens stools by drawing in water and making it easier for your baby to have...
Beginning an exercise program that includes crunches, leg raises and deep bending and stretching can cause lower-abdomen pressure. The achy pain subsides as you continue exercising and is nothing to worry about. Most other lower-abdomen pressure...
Although breastfed babies may have stools infrequently, constipation is more likely once solid foods are started. In some cases, constipation can be due to medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, or to emotional stress. Fast food can...
Crohn's disease is a chronic, inflammatory ailment affecting the wall of the intestine. Also called regional enteritis or granulomatous ileitis, Crohn's disease primarily affects an area of the small intestine called the ileum, but it can occur...
Constipation is never comfortable, but sometimes it can become a more serious problem. This bowel problem is characterized by the reduced frequency of, or inability to pass stool. It can also refer to stool that is painful to pass. Constipation...
Most cases of rectal bleeding are minor and resolve on their own. Dark, tarry stools typically stem from bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach or esophagus. Bleeding from the large intestine or rectum is more often...
Blood in your toddler's stool may be the result of a few different problems, and it is often difficult to determine the cause yourself. Because of the potentially dangerous situations, it is best to seek prompt medical attention if you see blood...
Symptoms of constipation may include three or fewer bowel movements a week, hard and dry stool that is painful or difficult to pass, and bloating. Travel, stress and lack of exercise are all contributors. Diet can also contribute, especially a...
If you are not able to pass a stool more than three times per week, you may be constipated. Constipation is uncomfortable and can be downright painful. There are many natural remedies you can try, including drinking prune juice. The fiber,...
Blood in the stool is alarming. It's often due to an injury or disorder of the digestive tract. Appearance of blood in the stool can range from bright red to black and can originate from any part of the digestive tract, according to the University...
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