Poop anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they're all terms for what's medically known as parcopresis or difficulty ...

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online. So-called ghost poops have gone ...

An incomplete bowel movement is the feeling of still needing to poop after you’ve been to the toilet. Possible causes include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Stools are typically soft ...

Digestive woes like gastroparesis and IBS, though distinct, cause similar discomfort. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying, ...

Might as well flush those soft gels down the toilet — because they’re not helping you flush anything else down there. If you’ve turned to stool softeners to help with constipation but haven’t found ...

Magnesium citrate, while generally safe, can cause side effects such as diarrhea, stomach pain, dehydration, nausea and ...

Kiwis offer natural digestive support that may reduce constipation and bloating. Learn how daily intake affects regularity, gut comfort, and overall digestion.

New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and support overall digestive health.

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...

Stool changes with pancreatic cancer can include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, constipation, and changes in stool color. The pancreas is an organ between the stomach and the spine that helps the body ...