Painful bowel movements can happen for many different reasons—some are temporary and harmless, while others may signal an underlying health issue. Sometimes the explanation can be straightforward, ...

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 ...

Dyschezia is a term used to describe painful bowel movements. Many conditions can cause dyschezia. It can be a symptom of endometriosis, a condition that affects females. Endometriosis happens when ...

Constipation can cause chest pain. It’s important to know the difference between this and chest pain due to heart or blood vessel problems, which can occasionally be caused or worsened by constipation ...

A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles in this area become too tense. Symptoms can include pain, difficulty urinating or passing bowel movements, and sexual difficulties. Currently, there ...

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi lists down the first major symptom of several gut conditions that will help you identify the ...

Ardelyx’s Tenapanor met its primary endpoint of reducing abdominal pain while increasing bowel movements during its second phase late-stage trial, Reuters reports. 1. The drug treats irritable bowel ...