PHOENIX - It may not be a topic of choice for many conversations, but it needs to be reported on nonetheless. The U.S., according to reports, is experiencing a shortage of medications meant to be used ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s a fact of life: What goes in must come out. When you're dealing with a bout of constipation, though, you know that sometimes ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...

Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Netmums' health visitor Tracey Stone explains how to help your child feel better if they are suffering from constipation.

Constipation is the most common side effect of sucralfate (Carafate). A person can take steps to ease this side effect, such as remaining hydrated and taking stool softeners. Sucralfate (Carafate) is ...