You're doing the right thing by eating fiber. However, sometimes it doesn't help to add bulk if there's already a lot of dry, hard stool that's blocking things. That's where laxatives come in (and ...

Your poop is basically a daily health report, and the clues are all there, shape, colour, smell, consistency, and how often you go. Paying attention without spiralling into panic is the sweet spot: ...

In the past weeks, we have been discussing issues relating to our digestive system. We have taken a look at vomiting, abdominal pain and also diarrhoea. In this week, we will examine constipation ...

After a day of unusual eating, travel or even hours of sitting in back-to-back meetings, your body may get thrown off schedule. This can leave you feeling backed up and straining on the toilet.

Pebble poop is poop appearing as small, hard, separate lumps. It can also appear as a solid piece that looks as though it consists of pebbles. Both types are a sign of constipation. Constipation is a ...