Chances are you've experienced constipation at some point in your life. It's one of the most common gastrointestinal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, recently suggested three moves that can prevent constipation and straining on ...

Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel movement puts pressure on the abdomen, which can trigger reflux. Acid reflux medications, like antacids and PPIs, may cause ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Not enough fiber and fluid is usually the culprit, but constipation can be caused by medications or disease processes.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD You may have constipation if you have fewer than three bowel movements in a week.  Eating ...