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Ignoring this essential bodily function can lead to several complications that significantly affect your quality of life.

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While the American Heart Association recommends at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day to help regulate bowel movements ... in the toilet bowl right after you go, then you won’t be able to ...

A new study found that the average frequency of your bowel movements could impact your microbiome and risk of chronic disease ...

“It is not uncommon to notice a small amount of blood with the first bowel movement after a colonoscopy ... patients and helps run an ambulatory surgery center. Dr. Breite divides his time ...

One such instance is straining during bowel ... surgery. The emotional toll of dealing with constant pain and embarrassment from this condition can be overwhelming. Avoiding strain during bowel ...

Surgery to remove your colon and rectum is called a proctocolectomy. After this procedure, your anus and the anal sphincter are still in place, so you have some control over your bowel movements.

Aged 19, Storm Reveley assumed stomach pain she was experiencing was due to the stress of a relationship ending, but it ...

Michael Felberg was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer at the age of 32, after finding himself struggling with stomach ...