Many children with constipation may have an easier time going to the bathroom when potty training is paired with exercises to improve posture and strengthen pelvic muscles, a recent study suggests.

Constipation is common in children of all ages. About 18% of toddlers and 14% of children and teens aged 4 to 18 years suffer from constipation, according to a 2018 study in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

A 4-year-old student was hospitalized for constipation, thanks to her school’s toilet paper policy requiring kids to only take as much as they think they need, according to a new report. The girl was ...

There's a nation-wide laxative shortage, the Wall Street Journal has reported. One reason for high laxative demand is hybrid work and travel, which can lead to constipation. While laxatives can be ...

Let me confess something: My friends and I have a text thread named “Imodium. Or Miralax?” where we talk about our bowel movements (or lack thereof) somewhat regularly. The group chat, which is ...

Paradoxical diarrhea happens when loose, watery stool finds a way around hardened, impacted stool in your colon and leaks from your anus. Also called overflow diarrhea, it’s often a symptom of a type ...