Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
Aug 2, 2019 · Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e.g., hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Urinary tract infections in children
Jun 17, 2017 · Constipation is a frequent cause of UTIs in children. If stool fills up the rectum and colon, it can place pressure on, or even obstruct, the bladder, so the bladder cannot empty completely. The …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Struggling with IBS symptoms?
Feb 20, 2025 · In addition, patients have symptoms of disordered defecation, meaning constipation (going days without a bowel movement or straining during a bowel movement) or diarrhea (watery, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief
Aug 10, 2021 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I experience constipation almost weekly, and eating bran flakes every day isn’t helping. Are fiber supplements safe to use regularly and long term? Is there anything …
Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes ...
Jun 21, 2022 · Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe constipation and food intolerance, physical reactions to …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Opioids can cause gut problems
May 23, 2018 · Millions of opioid prescriptions are written each year in the U.S. to help patients deal with pain. But those medications also can cause some uncomfortable side effects, including constipation. …
Women’s Wellness: Solving pooping problems without medication
Mar 15, 2017 · Constipation can be a serious health issue, but is most often an embarrassing and taboo topic of discussion. Millions of women and men suffer from some form of constipation and while there …
What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it really?
Oct 12, 2020 · Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract. The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool to look …
Common causes of chronic constipation: Mayo Clinic Radio Health …
Oct 3, 2019 · But chronic constipation can interfere with daily activites and generally make life miserable. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Jean Fox, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, provides …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Constipation in children
Sep 17, 2021 · Constipation in children commonly occurs during the transition to a solid diet, such as moving from breast milk or formula to solid foods. It also can occur during toilet training, where …