Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
Aug 2, 2019 · Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e.g., hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief
Aug 10, 2021 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I experience constipation almost weekly, and eating bran flakes every day isn’t helping. Are fiber supplements safe to use regularly and long term? Is there anything …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Struggling with IBS symptoms?
Feb 20, 2025 · In addition, patients have symptoms of disordered defecation, meaning constipation (going days without a bowel movement or straining during a bowel movement) or diarrhea (watery, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Urinary tract infections in children
Jun 17, 2017 · Constipation is a frequent cause of UTIs in children. If stool fills up the rectum and colon, it can place pressure on, or even obstruct, the bladder, so the bladder cannot empty completely. The …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Opioids can cause gut problems
May 23, 2018 · Millions of opioid prescriptions are written each year in the U.S. to help patients deal with pain. But those medications also can cause some uncomfortable side effects, including constipation. …
Women’s Wellness: Solving pooping problems without medication
Mar 15, 2017 · Constipation can be a serious health issue, but is most often an embarrassing and taboo topic of discussion. Millions of women and men suffer from some form of constipation and while there …
Constipation is Often a Preventable Emergency
Apr 2, 2015 · Constipation can lead to such discomfort and pain that patients seek medical treatment by going to the emergency room. Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Camilleri, M.D., says the most …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Constipation in children
Sep 17, 2021 · Constipation in children commonly occurs during the transition to a solid diet, such as moving from breast milk or formula to solid foods. It also can occur during toilet training, where …
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome
Apr 18, 2024 · Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation. Dr. Brian Lacy tells …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Causes of fecal incontinence vary, but treatment ...
Apr 25, 2015 · If constipation is causing fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend drinking plenty of fluids and gradually increasing your intake of fiber-rich foods. Getting adequate fiber can help with …