Aug 10, 2021 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I experience constipation almost weekly, and eating bran flakes every day isn’t helping. Are fiber supplements safe to use regularly and long term? Is there anything …

Feb 20, 2025 · In addition, patients have symptoms of disordered defecation, meaning constipation (going days without a bowel movement or straining during a bowel movement) or diarrhea (watery, …

Jun 17, 2017 · Constipation is a frequent cause of UTIs in children. If stool fills up the rectum and colon, it can place pressure on, or even obstruct, the bladder, so the bladder cannot empty completely. The …

Aug 2, 2019 · Constipation typically is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or other symptoms (e.g., hard stools, excessive straining, or a sense of incomplete evacuation after …

May 25, 2012 · Chronic constipation and stool withholding in toddlers usually takes at least a few weeks to resolve. But, over time, with support and encouragement as their stools become softer, most …

Aug 25, 2017 · Belching, gas and bloating can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Here's what causes these signs and symptoms — and how you can minimize them. Belching or passing gas (flatus) is …

Jun 21, 2022 · Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe constipation and food intolerance, physical reactions to …

Sep 17, 2021 · Constipation in children commonly occurs during the transition to a solid diet, such as moving from breast milk or formula to solid foods. It also can occur during toilet training, where …

Apr 4, 2017 · This article is written by Joanne Hutson, a Mayo Clinic Health System registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. This time of year, we in the Midwest depend on fresh fruits shipped …

Sep 26, 2018 · Run your fingers under any picnic table at a park or movie theater seat, and you might find a wad of gum. People have chewed some form of gum for thousands of years. And chewing …