Unless you've been blessed with a perfectly regular digestive system regardless of what you eat, you probably know that what goes into your body has a huge impact on what comes out of it—and that it could exacerbate constipation. But before you start limiting your diet to water and prunes, …
Read More »4 Foods in Your Diet That Might Be Making You Constipated
Unless you've been blessed with a perfectly regular digestive system regardless of what you eat, you probably know that what goes into your body has a huge impact on what comes out of it—and that it could exacerbate constipation. But before you start limiting your diet to water and prunes, …
Read More »Constipation Is Never 'Normal'—But Here's When to See a Doctor for It
Maybe it was because you left your water bottle at home. Or because you've had to grab fast food for breakfast every day this week. Or maybe it's the new medication your doctor put you on. Whatever the reason, your digestive system has really hit the brakes—and it's getting uncomfortable. …
Read More »Constipation Is Never 'Normal'—But Here's When to See a Doctor for It
Maybe it was because you left your water bottle at home. Or because you've had to grab fast food for breakfast every day this week. Or maybe it's the new medication your doctor put you on. Whatever the reason, your digestive system has really hit the brakes—and it's getting uncomfortable. …
Read More »Constipation Can Cause Nausea—Here's What to Know if You're Experiencing Both
You know the less-than-comfortable feelings of constipation—fullness, cramping, and bloating are all too common when you just can't go to the bathroom. But sometimes, constipation can cause some less obvious symptoms—and that, occasionally, can include nausea, Elana Maser, MD, assistant professor of gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at …
Read More »Constipation Can Cause Nausea—Here's What to Know if You're Experiencing Both
You know the less-than-comfortable feelings of constipation—fullness, cramping, and bloating are all too common when you just can't go to the bathroom. But sometimes, constipation can cause some less obvious symptoms—and that, occasionally, can include nausea, Elana Maser, MD, assistant professor of gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at …
Read More »If You Have Constipation and a Fever, It's Time to Check In With a Doctor
The symptoms of constipation are pretty standard: having fewer than three bowel symptoms a week; stool that's hard, lumpy, or difficult to pass; feeling like you haven't passed all of your stool when you do go. All of these symptoms—though not entirely normal—are common. But what if your constipation is …
Read More »If You Have Constipation and a Fever, It's Time to Check In With a Doctor
The symptoms of constipation are pretty standard: having fewer than three bowel symptoms a week; stool that's hard, lumpy, or difficult to pass; feeling like you haven't passed all of your stool when you do go. All of these symptoms—though not entirely normal—are common. But what if your constipation is …
Read More »5 Signs You Need to See a Doctor For Your Constipation, ASAP
Constipation is anything but comfortable—the bloating, fullness, and cramping is enough to make anyone want to park on the couch and stay there until it passes. For the most part, constipation is a common occurrence. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) estimates that 16 out …
Read More »5 Signs You Need to See a Doctor For Your Constipation, ASAP
Constipation is anything but comfortable—the bloating, fullness, and cramping is enough to make anyone want to park on the couch and stay there until it passes. For the most part, constipation is a common occurrence. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) estimates that 16 out …
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