Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially if bowel habits change. Experts say persistent constipation with symptoms ...

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in the early stages, but as the disease progress more symptoms may appear ...

Water is an essential component of our overall health, influencing everything from skin hydration to kidney function. Yet, its impact on our digestive system, particularly the colon, often goes ...

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

Constipation is more common than many admit, but foods like kiwi, prunes, and flaxseed, along with proper hydration and ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...