Many people silently suffer from constipation these days. The main reason for their constipation could be erratic working hours, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of time. However, sometimes it could be a cue to something serious. Let us try to get an overview of constipation, the causes, preventive measures, and treatments...more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS as it is referred to, is a functional illness where the symptoms can include abdominal pain, discomfort and bloating of the stomach. The causes for the occurrence of IBS remain a mystery and most doctors opine that stress and lifestyle can play an important role in the disease. You need to be aware of the diagnostic and treatment measures involved, to be on the safer side...more

Constipation is a condition of discomfort which originates from improper bowel movements. But who would decide what the normal rate of bowel movement is? Some individuals observe bowel movements for thrice a day while it is thrice a week for some other people! So when can you say that you have constipation...more

Some are more liable than others to attacks of constipation, but chronic constipation may generally be put down to errors in diet, or want of sufficient exercise. The usual culprits are: not enough water in your diet, not enough fiber in your diet, or the types of foods or supplements you take. Occasionally, constipation can be a sign of serious disease...more