Constipation

By Marygrace Taylor
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an illustration of a calendar with a bottle of stool softener on every day of the week, to represent taking a stool softener every day
How Bad Is It Really to Take a Stool Softener Every Day?
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By Jessica Migala
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an illustration of a person's hands holding a bottle of stool softener and a pill, with a toilet in the background
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Take a Stool Softener
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By Kathleen Felton
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View Through Bathroom Cabinet Of a person with short bleached hair wearing pajamas and taking a stool softener pill from a bottle
The 6 Best Stool Softeners to Relieve Constipation
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By Marygrace Taylor
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the legs of a woman sitting on the toilet and holding a toilet paper roll because she's constipated after surgery
What Causes Constipation After Surgery and How to Treat It
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By Marygrace Taylor
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mixed media image of a person's legs as they're sitting on the toilet, against an orange and teal background
What Really Happens to Your Body When You’re Constipated
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By Amanda Gardner
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Woman using smart phone while sitting on toilet at hotel, to represent travel constipation
Can't Poop on Vacation? Here's Why, and How to Get Things Moving
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By Jaime Osnato
Roll of toilet paper on a blue coloured interior wall of a house, viewed from a high angle
Why Constipation Is More Common as You Age, and What to Do About It
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By Krissy Brady
Eating healthy breakfast yogurt bowl with granola and fruits
8 Things Gastroenterologists Do When They're Constipated
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By Chaunie Brusie
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a glass of prune juice, as an example of the best fruit juice for constipation
The 3 Best Fruit Juices to Help Relieve Constipation
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By Jessica Migala
holding stomach in pain from constipation and nausea
Here's Why Constipation Can Cause Nausea — and What to Do About It
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By Jessica Migala
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man deadlifting heavy barbell in gym, which could lead to hemorrhoids
6 Mistakes That Can Lead to Hemorrhoids
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By Chaunie Brusie
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an adult practicing yoga at home as a natural remedy for constipation
The 9 Best Natural Remedies for Constipation
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By Jaime Osnato
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A woman drinking coffee, which makes constipation worse
6 Things You Should Never Do When You're Constipated
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By Jessica Migala
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Woman lying on sofa looking sick in the living room
Yes, Constipation and Dizziness Are Linked — Here's How
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By Bojana Galic
Man holding toilet paper roll in bathroom because of gluten and constipation
Haven’t Pooped in Days? Here Are the Common Causes of Constipation
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By Melodie Anne
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an overhead photo of hands holding a white bowl with quinoa, avocado, red onion, sweet potato and leafy greens on a marble table next to a fork
Can Too Much Protein Cause Constipation?
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By Cindy Pineo
Chili con Carne
Is Chili Good for Constipation?
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By Kayla McKiski
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Close up of woman holding glass of water and pill
Do Probiotics Cause or Treat Constipation?
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By Kim Joyce
Close-up of a cut open pumpkin on a cutting board with a knife
Squash & Constipation
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By Matthew Busse
Indian spices-Fenugreek in wooden spoon.
Fenugreek and Constipation
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By Michelle Kerns
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Red pomegranate
Pomegranate and Constipation
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By Kirstin Hendrickson
fresh ginger root on wooden chopping block.
Ginger & Constipation
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By Wendy Wisner
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a parent with brown hair in a bun wearing a tank top with arm tattoos sitting in an office with a baby on their lap, eating a sandwich
How to Safely Prevent and Treat Constipation When You're Breastfeeding
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By Rachel Nall
stomach ache, woman lying on bed
Constipation Due to Zinc Overdoses
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By Christine Mugnolo
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Grilled pumpkin over a salad of arugula, walnuts and pomegranate seeds
Does Pumpkin Cause or Help Relieve Constipation?
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By Lindsay Boyers
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Plums
Redundant Colon and Constipation Diet
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By Ciara Lucas
Expert Reviewed
Two white bowls of oatmeal topped with sliced almonds apples and blueberries on a white table
Does Oatmeal Help Cure Constipation?
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By Kathryn Vera
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Summer fresh healthy liquid smoothie with watermelon, lemon and mint
The Safest Diet When You Have a Bowel Obstruction
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By Mary West
Expert Reviewed
Weetabix Breakfast Cereal
Why Does Weetabix Constipate Me?
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By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
Woman weighing herself at home
Constipation and Weight Gain Are Linked, but Probably Not in the Way You Think
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By Amber Canaan
Expert Reviewed
glass of fresh green spinach healthy smoothie
How Green Smoothies Can Decrease Constipation
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By Lynne Sheldon
banana on wood
Can Too Much Potassium Cause Constipation?
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By Melodie Anne
psyllium seed
Metamucil & Loose Stools
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By Rich Holmes
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a close up of a hand holding a roll of toilet paper in front of an open white toilet
Do Digestive Enzymes Help With Constipation?
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By Ciara Lucas
Expert Reviewed
Person in a white long sleeve shirt and jeans with a short hair cut standing in their kitchen with one hand on their lower back and the other hand on their stomach wincing in discomfort.
Should You Take a Laxative Before or After Eating?
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By Angela Brady
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whey protein powder in a wooden spoon on a wooden table
3 Reasons Why Whey Protein Powder Can Cause Digestive Issues
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By Jennifer Andrews
Woman mixing nuts into muesli, close up
Constipation & Granola
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By Shannon Hyland-Tassava
Sick woman taking drugs
Multivitamin That Won't Cause Constipation or Bloating
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By Sharon Perkins
Liquorice Allsorts Candy
Is Black Licorice a Laxative?
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By Tina M. St. John
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Which Fruit is Good for Constipation?
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By Lindsay Boyers
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A woman sitting at a desk working on a laptop and drinking water for constipation relief
Eating Fiber but Still Constipated? Try These 5 Things
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By Joy Onugha
A hand holding a suction device against a white background.
Constipation & Electrolyte Imbalance
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By Andra Picincu
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Top-down photograph of a white bowl full of blueberries on a white wooden table with some blueberries scattered lose around the bowl
Blueberries and Constipation
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By Alan Mozes
Expert Reviewed
a person looks at a bottle of pills in a medicine cabinet
Constipated With a Headache? There May Be a Connection
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By J.M. Andrews
woman with constipation on bed using hot water bottle
Can Constipation Cause Fatigue?
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By Chris Daniels
Probiotics and Prebiotics in juice
Why Will Metamucil Affect Vitamins?
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By Mercey Livingston
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Women exercise at winter
Exercise and Constipation: What You Need to Know
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By Christie Morton
Young woman in Parivrtta Sukhasana pose
Exercise for Immediate Constipation Relief
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By Denise Minger
Wheat field
Gluten Free Diet & Constipation
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By Randy Dotinga
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Pelvic pain
What Are the Best Treatments for Diverticulitis?
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By Jaime Osnato
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A woman sitting on the toilet at home suffering from constipation from iron supplements
Constipated? You May Want to Cool It on This Supplement
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By A.G. Moody
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Does Popcorn Cause Constipation?
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By Andra Picincu
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Raw Organic Spring Farmers Market Box
6 Healthy Foods to Soften Stools and Regulate Your Digestive System
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