Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Diarrhea and constipation are common causes of fecal incontinence.  Dietary changes and medications can help improve fecal incontinence.Eating smaller meals and going ...

Constipation affects millions of people across the United States and globally. Chronic constipation is highly prevalent and affects approximately 15% of persons in the United States. Studies show that ...

Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...