Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

Water is often dubbed the elixir of life, and for a good reason. It is a crucial component of our bodies, making up about 60 percent of our total body weight. Every cell, tissue and organ in our body ...

Over the years, I have observed how certain conditions such as stool problems provide greater degrees of angst as compared to others within my patient population. I’m sure many of you remember those ...

Changing environmental factors seem to play a role in the development of two serious bowel problems like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Both ...

The idea that “the bladder is often not the villain” is a powerful reframe for anyone living with constant bathroom trips or surprise leaks. Instead of seeing the bladder as weak or defective, doctors ...

Without treatment, long-standing constipation can lead to bowel problems such as anal fissures. Some can lead to serious problems, such as fecal impaction, which could lead to hospitalization, surgery ...

Constipation — having bowel movements less often than usual or stools that are hard or difficult to pass — can affect how you feel throughout your day, disrupt routines, and make other multiple ...

Splinting is a technique people may use to relieve constipation. It involves using a finger to press against the perineum or vaginal wall to help move a stool out of the rectum. There is little ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...