The FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) for children aged 7 and older with IBS-C, marking the first FDA-approved drug for ...

Antibiotics can cause constipation, although this side effect is uncommon. This may occur because antibiotics can disrupt the ...

You know how bothersome a bout of constipation can be: the painful pressure or cramping in your abdomen, a distended belly, feelings of fullness. But if you've ever experienced lower back discomfort ...

Defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week for at least three months, chronic constipation can significantly ...

The FDA expands use of linaclotide to children as young as age 7 years with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C ...

Initially approved in 2012, linaclotide is already indicated for treating chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS-C in adults ...

Big-gun pain relievers can come with unwelcome side effects. At the top of the list for many of these products are constipation and the distress of slowed bowels.

Discover natural ways to combat constipation with five potent essential oils. Ginger, fennel, peppermint, rosemary, and lemon oils offer gentle relief ...

As we age, constipation becomes more common — but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what’s behind it and how to stay comfortable ...

Bowel problems like constipation are common among people with interstitial cystitis (IC). Constipation may also worsen IC symptoms. Diet and lifestyle changes, along with medications, can help relieve ...

At this year’s PAINWeek Conference in Las Vegas, Salix Pharmaceuticals sponsored an interactive product theater panel to discuss the challenges associated with OIC in clinical practice, how to address ...