14 common constipation myths Myth 1: You have to have a bowel movement every day. False What is normal when... View Article
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Constipation is a very common digestive condition that affects 1 in 5 Australians. It can cause symptoms such as straining to... View Article
Constipation may not be something people are comfortable talking about, but it is common. In fact, constipation affects 1 in... View Article
Why does my poop stink? Everyone poops, and yes, everyone’s poop does stink. But how smelly your poop gets depends... View Article
While constipation is a common condition, it’s not commonly discussed. In an ideal world, everyone would pass a soft and... View Article
Everyone’s bowel habits are different. For some people, you could set your watch by their daily bowel movement; but for... View Article
Constipation is a widespread digestive problem, affecting 1 in 5 Australians. It can present differently for each individual, but some... View Article
Constipation may result from the lack of the three F’s — Fibre, Fluid and Fitness or due to medical conditions... View Article
What should my stools be like? Most people don’t give their stools much thought. So, it’s just as well doctors... View Article
Feeling bloated and sluggish are a couple of things that holiday makers don’t plan on, especially when you envisaged spending... View Article
When constipated, not everyone wants to turn to laxative tablets as their first remedy for constipation treatment. However, laxatives can... View Article
Constipation can be characterised by having a hard time passing a stool or infrequent bowel movements. Your stools may also... View Article
Are bananas a cure or cause of constipation? Bananas, when it comes to constipation, actually have a dual effect. Therefore,... View Article
Constipation affects a large number of people. As a result, many people turn to constipation medication to find relief. While... View Article
No matter how happy you are to be pregnant, some of the things pregnancy does to your body can be... View Article
Have your bowels become infrequent or are your stools hard, dry, and difficult to pass? Are you experiencing swelling or... View Article
Constipation is among the most common digestive problems not only in Australia, but worldwide, and it can really make a... View Article
We typically grab a fibre bar, a Psyllium husk powder, or a stimulant laxative, like Dulcolax® when things get backed up.... View Article
Constipation isn’t defined with one definition. Many patients have one or more symptoms, like infrequent stools (usually less than three... View Article
About Constipation Symptoms of constipation can vary from person to person. Still, there are a few defining characteristics which are... View Article
Most people rarely have chronic constipation. Yet, as many as 20 percent of people over the age of 30 experience... View Article
Constipation occurs when you strain or have difficulty going to the bathroom and pass hard or small stools. It’s generally... View Article
Constipation hardly ever causes any long-term health issues or complications. Constipation treatment is usually very effective, especially if treatment is... View Article
The most common causes of constipation are a disruption of your regular routine diet and inadequate fibre intake. Chronic constipation,... View Article
Constipation can happen to anyone and is a common condition. To confirm diagnosis of constipation, your doctor will ask about... View Article
