The Latest Breaking News from Constipation

As we enter the festive season it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.

While occasional constipation is not a cause of concern and may be resolved with diet and lifestyle adjustments, some people might need additional support from over-the-counter fiber supplements, laxatives or prescription medication.

In a vast research project, scientists looked at data from the US and examined almost 25,000 people

Constipation linked with more than doubling in risk of developing the neurological condition in the five years before diagnosis.

Summer Edwards, 22, thought she was pregnant in 2020 but her doctor reassured her that it was constipation.

A common symptom of Parkinson's disease is constipation or having trouble passing urine which has become a major focus for researchers into the condition

Mum Claire Formby, 38, said the heartbreaking diagnosis of stage four neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive cancer - came after she checked over by doctors three separate times.

Ella Formby-Smith was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma

A hospital investigation is now underway after three-year-old Ella's family were given the devastating news