Constipation can cause chest pain. It’s important to know the difference between this and chest pain due to heart or blood vessel problems, which can occasionally be caused or worsened by constipation ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Chronic constipation may cause ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know how bothersome a bout of constipation can be: the painful pressure or cramping in your abdomen, a distended belly, ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting about 7%–21% of the population. It’s characterized by abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and a change in bowel activity. But ...

One of the most, well, irritating parts about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is the abdominal pain. The sharp, stabbing sensation can stop you in your tracks — and make it tough to ...

Q: Why do I get constipated when I take a new multivitamin? My most recent attempt resulted in four days of constipation. I had to take Ex-Lax to recover. A: A lot depends on the ingredients in your ...

Constipation is one of the most common yet uncomfortable digestive issues people deal with. While most of us focus on remedies, we often overlook simple, everyday habits that silently make the problem ...

Has a weekend full of leftovers left you filled to the brim? Dr. Wendi, a California-based board-certified gastroenterologist — or as she says, a legitimate poop doctor — is on hand and bowel with her ...