Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes A viral video claims to cure constipation with oranges.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...

Rubbing your hands together along a certain pressure point may help you have a bowel movement. An acupuncturist demonstrated the simple trick on TikTok, and other users tried it with success. Pregnant ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Constipation is a common digestive issue that many people try to fix with over-the-counter laxatives. But relying too often on them can disrupt the body’s natural rhythm and irritate the gut. Instead, ...

Adding more creatine to your diet could help cure chronic constipation and reduce the risk of deadly bowel cancer, a promising new study has revealed. Over the last 30 years, young diagnoses of the ...

Constipation is a medical term that can refer to either a reduction in the number of bowel movements each week or pain or difficulty passing stools. The two main types of constipation are primary and ...

A person may experience constipation after gastric sleeve surgery. The length of time it lasts can vary, but it is usually short term. A doctor may recommend over-the-counter medications to treat ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to a variety of digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. For many people, CKD can also lead to constipation. There are a few different ...