A panel of gastroenterologists from five countries has proposed a working definition for "occasional constipation" that recognizes the wide variation in symptoms and patient perceptions of a problem ...

Chronic functional constipation is persistent constipation that doesn’t have a clearly identifiable underlying cause. Constipation is often defined as passing fewer than three bowel movements per week ...

Constipation is a very common side effect of gastric sleeve surgery. During a gastric sleeve procedure, surgeons remove around 80% of your stomach. This drastic change in the anatomy of your stomach ...

Eating a lot of low fiber foods, eggs, onions, or legumes may cause constipation for some people. Certain foods may help prevent constipation. Constipation can also occur due to dehydration, stress, a ...

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...