A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Stomach cramps often result from gas, indigestion, or constipation. Seek medical help for cramps with vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. Excessive gas causes cramps after eating gas-producing foods like ...

After the joy of welcoming her third child, Heather Barry grew concerned about symptoms that suddenly showed up a few months after giving birth. There was persistent constipation and bleeding when she ...