T alking about bowel movements can be embarrassing. If you think something is "off" with your routine, you may not feel ...

It could cause bloating or pain, especially if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Caffeine contains stimulant properties that can jumpstart your bowels and make you poop. But this effect can ...

For some patients IBS alternates between constipation IBS-C and diarrhoea IBS-D a subtype known as IBS-M mixed This dual ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the ...

Yes, a person can poop and still be constipated. Constipation does not mean bowel movements stop entirely, but it refers to a reduction in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements.

Everything from the colour of your stool to how you feel when it passes can reveal issues with your bowel health. But what about the size and shape of the stool ― which the Bristol stool chart ...

It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low activity levels, dietary factors, health conditions, and specific medical ...

About one in seven UK adults struggle with constipation at any given time. That number rises if you’re a woman (oh, lovely). Most people are aware of common bowel-boosting advice, like drinking ...