And while most of us would rather not talk about our pooping habits, constipation is a common issue that can be addressed and ...

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More serious causes will require medical treatment. For bleeding due to hard stools and tears, treating constipation is the first step. It includes: Over-the-counter stool softeners, like Colace ...

For instance, docusate is an ingredient used in some OTC laxatives, but it is a stool softener, not a stimulant laxative. It is sometimes combined with a stimulant laxative to have two different forms ...

Diet and exercise changes, fiber supplements, and the occasional use of laxatives may ease constipation in most cases. However, with chronic constipation, it’s important to talk with a ...

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Constipation in menopause is not unusual. Hormonal fluctuation, such as lower estrogen and progesterone levels, may affect the digestive tract. Different types of treatment could help promote ...

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To investigate further, Ramakrishna Kommagani at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and his colleagues collected stool samples from 18 women with endometriosis and 31 women without the ...