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Sluggish Bowel Movements – Causes and Treatment

Most people do not focus on their bowel regularity until a problem arises. Normal bowel habit varies. For some people, going twice daily is normal whereas for others going every second day is acceptable. In [Read More ...]

Fecal Impaction – Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Treatments

What is impacted feces? Feces are stored within the large intestine before being expelled through the rectum and anus during the act of defecation. Sometimes, the feces within the lower regions of the large [Read More ...]

Causes of Stool Mucus in Bowel Movements

Mucus is a thick somewhat slimy substance that is produced in many parts of the body. It plays several important roles but most of the time its main purpose is to moisturize tissue and provide lubrication for [Read More ...]

Constipation and Anemia (Low Blood Iron) in Young Women

Many young women, prior to their first pregnancy, suffer with severe constipation and anemia, which are often seen as unrelated symptoms. The anemia or low blood iron stems from the loss of blood due to menses [Read More ...]