Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

About 9-12 million Americans suffer from chronic pain annually, and most are prescribed opioid medications to treat and control their symptoms 1. While opioids can help relieve and manage chronic pain ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence. Past studies had suggested a possible ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...