Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

FOUND: 4 | Mind Blowing Facts

Are you aware that straining while passing stool due to constipation can lead to chest pain and raise the chances of a heart attack? However, it's important to note that not everyone with constipation suffers from a heart attack. It's crucial for individuals experiencing constipation to seek prompt medical care…

The Times of India

Constipation and urinary tract infection among children: What is the relation?

Constipation and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common pediatric health issues that can impact the well-being of children. There is a recognized association between constipation and urinary tract infections in children. Constipation can contribute to UTIs by causing stool retention, leading to pressure on the bladder and urinary tract. This…

The Times of India

Constipation Awareness Month: Expert Shares Tips To Ease Bowel Movement

While occasional constipation is not a cause of concern and may be resolved with diet and lifestyle adjustments, some people might need additional support from over-the-counter fiber supplements, laxatives or prescription medication.

Medical Daily

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Depression, Constipation, And UTIs May Signal Early Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds

New research suggests that certain symptoms could be precursors to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Zenger

Key Mechanism Uncovered In Gut Bacteria Could Help Solve Constipation

A new study identifies genes in gut microbes important for alleviating constipation by digesting a plant fiber known as arabinan.

Inverse

Most Americans Admit The Holiday Season Is The Worst Time Of The Year For Their Diet

A new survey has revealed a majority of Americans are dreading what their favorite holiday foods and drinks will do to their gut.

Zenger

Apparently, The Hardest Part Of SAS Australia Isn’t Being Yelled At By Short Men – It’s Constipation

I bet the celebs expected to have a shitty time on SAS Australia.

Pedestrian.tv

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Constipation and other gut woes may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease, study finds

In a vast research project, scientists looked at data from the US and examined almost 25,000 people

The Independent UK

Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome May Be Early Warning Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease

Constipation linked with more than doubling in risk of developing the neurological condition in the five years before diagnosis.

Zenger

Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak death rumors surface after his battle with colon cancer: Know the early symptoms of the disease

After shaking the entire world with the rumours of sad demise of Heath Streak, Olonga has shared a rather gladful news that the Zimbabwean bowler, Streak is ' pretty much alive'. The former report said that 'After a protracted battle with cancer, legendary Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak passed away on…

The Times of India

Teenager who thought she was pregnant diagnosed with ovarian cancer

Summer Edwards, 22, thought she was pregnant in 2020 but her doctor reassured her that it was constipation.

The Independent UK

Parkinson's disease symptoms include a subtle change to your toilet habits

A common symptom of Parkinson's disease is constipation or having trouble passing urine which has become a major focus for researchers into the condition

Daily Mirror

Toddler's cancer symptoms 'dismissed' as constipation until mum insisted on further tests

Mum Claire Formby, 38, said the heartbreaking diagnosis of stage four neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive cancer - came after she checked over by doctors three separate times.

Daily Record

'Doctors missed my young daughter's cancer - they thought it was constipation'

Ella Formby-Smith was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma

Manchester Evening News

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Liverpool Echo

Toddler's family told she had constipation until doctors did MRI

A hospital investigation is now underway after three-year-old Ella's family were given the devastating news

Daily Mirror

"Doctors missed my young daughter's cancer - they thought it was constipation"

NHS worker Claire Formby claims her daughter Ella was checked over three times before she was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma and is now having tough chemotherapy aged just three

Daily Mirror

Doctor says we've been going to the toilet wrong and it could put your health at risk

If you're mindlessly going to the toilet day in, day out, you're doing it all wrong and it could be putting your health at risk, a doctor has warned. Here are the things you should be looking out for

Daily Mirror

Nearly three-quarters of Brits suffer diarrhoea or constipation - at least once a week

Four in five Brits have suffered embarrassing gut-related issues, like breaking wind in public - but over half don't see gut health as a big issue

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Mirror

'Doctors thought my young son was just constipated - but he actually had cancer'

Mum Victoria Stainton, 45, says her son was prescribed laxatives for constipation before scans later showed his lungs had filled with fluid from a fast-growing cancer

The Independent UK

Boy rushed to hospital after feeling constipated diagnosed with cancer

A GP prescribed little Harrison a laxative, but his mum Victoria said: ‘Even to my untrained eye, I could see something was seriously wrong with my son’

Manchester Evening News

Pregnant mum's devastation after £39 test reveals heartbreaking diagnosis

Emma Campbell was initially told she had constipation

Wales Online

Pregnant mum self-diagnoses with £39 test after being told she had constipation

Two women have joined forces in a brave and determined fight to beat bowel cancer. TV personality and podcaster Dame Deborah James has been a massive inspiration to them both

Liverpool Echo

Mum discovered cancer after buying £39 test she saw on Facebook

Emma Campbell said her pain was initially dismissed as 'pregnancy constipation'

Daily Record

Toddler diagnosed with cancer days after being sent home from hospital with constipation

Little Gracie Tudor was admitted to hospital on March 13 but was sent away with constipation after a two day stay.

Irish Mirror

Silent symptom of deadly disease you can spot on the toilet

Constipation is common among people with Parkinson’s and can be seen in patients years before a diagnosis

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Science Photo Library

78 stories

Birmingham Children Hospital

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.