After scanning the shelves of various medicines and antibiotics, Harting revealed that he was looking for a drug called ...

She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.

She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.

and often have hard stools and/or constipation. I have been a runner for over 40 years. I realize I don’t drink enough fluids in the day. I have been taking one stool softener daily (100 mg of ...

If you take laxatives too often, you could keep your body from "knowing" when it’s time to have a bowel movement. Your body will be less likely to respond to the urge to go, and stool may build ...

Increase physical activity (consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program). If constipation persists or worsens, consult your healthcare provider. They may recommend ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter ...