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Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Chronic constipation may cause ...

Dates help relieve constipation because they have both soluble and insoluble fiber. Sorbitol in dates draws water into the colon, which helps soften stools. Eating dates in moderation means including ...

Magnesium hydroxide draws water into your intestines and eases and increases the movement of the intestinal contents, resulting in a laxative action. Though magnesium hydroxide is a safe and effective ...