The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for a certain type of constipation.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment option for chronic constipation.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an oral tablet formulation for Relistor.

Caring for a child with autism comes with struggles, and many parents may find that stomach problems in kids may be part of those struggles.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can produce painful symptoms like stomach cramping. And while there are many ways to treat IBS and help patients to have normal lives, one gender may feel more social stress from the disorder than the other.

Opioid painkillers bring needed relief to many patients, but they also come with a host of side effects — one of the most common being constipation. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a new medication to ease this uncomfortable side effect.

The right food and medicine can be key to managing irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation. Specialists in those diseases recently updated treatment standards for patients with these conditions.

Many people deal with constipation at some point in their lives, but for people on particularly strong medications for pain, constipation can be a chronic complaint. One investigational medication may provide relief.

Among the most common conditions new babies suffer are gastrointestinal issues, but it's possible that use of a probiotic may help some of these problems.

Taking care of a child with ADHD can present various challenges. And one of those challenges could be related to bathroom trips.