The efficacy of biofeedback therapy in patients with slow-transit constipation (STC) without pelvic-floor dyssynergia (PFD) is not clear. This single center, prospective study screened patients with ...

How can pelvic floor physical therapy help address a variety of pelvic floor issues and improve quality of life? A Louisiana ...

Biofeedback is effective for the treatment of dyssynergic defecation and levator ani syndrome, according to the results of two recent, randomized, controlled trials. In patients with dyssynergic ...

Eating fiber-rich foods, such as certain fruits and vegetables, may help relieve constipation. These foods may soften your stool, increase bowel movements, and accelerate its passage. Insoluble fiber ...

If you're feeling a little backed up, know that constipation is actually quite common. In fact, constipation affects 15 percent of the world's population, according to a January 2020 study in ...

Taking care of your body is important at every stage of life. In a busy city like Toronto, many people deal with pain, ...

MiraLAX is an over-the-counter laxative that works by pulling water into your colon to relieve constipation. Common mild side effects include bloating, gas, nausea, stomach cramping, and diarrhea or ...

Stool is denser than water and may sink, but it can float depending on composition, including its fiber, fat, and gas content. This can be normal or could stem from an infection, irritable bowel ...