Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that causes ...

Psyllium husk — or psyllium, for short — comes from the mainly soluble fiber outer shell of the Plantago ovata plant. It’s ...

The main principle behind the treatment of constipation is to treat the underlying problem. For instance, correcting hypothyroidism or hypercalcaemia is preferable to using laxatives to stimulate ...

Constipation isn’t a topic people like to talk about. But infrequent or dry, difficult bowel movements are a surprisingly common problem. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience this health issue.

If you have ulcerative colitis, your diet may help you manage symptoms. Research has indicated that many people who have mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis benefit from making changes to their diet ...

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