Constipation
What to do when things get a little clogged up.
This Is How You’ll Know It’s Time to See a Doctor for Severe Constipation
Don’t worry, they’ve heard it all.
By Korin Miller
8 Reasons You Might See Blood in Your Poop—And When to See a Doctor About It
Is it hemorrhoids? IBD? Something even more serious? We’ve got answers.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
4 Remedies for Constipation That Won’t Accidentally Give You Diarrhea
Not being able to poop sucks, but you also don’t want to go too hard in the other direction.
By Julia Ries
Why Does Alcohol Make You Poop Your Brains Out the Next Day?
Hangover dumps are pure agony. Here’s what we learned about finding relief.
By Drew SchwartzMedically reviewed by Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF
Lisa Marie Presley Died of Small Bowel Obstruction—Here’s What That Means
The blockage was related to a bariatric surgery she had years ago.
By Korin Miller
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After an Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Diagnosis
The condition can cause all sorts of mayhem in the digestive tract.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
6 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy Constipation
Forcing it is one of the worst things you can do.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
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We Know You’re Dying to Talk About Period Poop
The struggle is real.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Could Changes in Your Poop Be an Early Sign of Pregnancy?
The answer isn't so straightforward.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
15 Signs You Might Have Celiac Disease
They’re not all in your gut.
By Eleesha Lockett, M.S.Medically reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
Could IBS or IBD Be Causing Your Gut Issues?
Here’s how to tell.
By Ashley Abramson and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
What Could Be Causing Your Weird Stomach Problems?
Take this quiz to explore the possibilities.
By Alisa Hrustic
This Is What Straining to Poop Can Do to Your Butt
It’s pretty gnarly.
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, C.P.T. and Zahra ThompsonMedically reviewed by Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS
9 Possible Reasons You Feel So Gassy All the Time
Always letting flatulence fly? Read this.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Ugo Iroku, MD, MHS
7 Digestive Symptoms You Should Definitely Tell Your Doctor About
You might need to get a bit personal.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
Here’s How a Low-FODMAP Diet Could Help Your GI Symptoms
Including the safest way to get started.
By Natalie Rizzo, R.D.Medically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
Is There a Certain Diet That Helps Relieve IBS Symptoms?
Spoiler: It’s different for everyone (sigh).
By Natalie Rizzo, R.D.Medically reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
The Best Foods to Eat on an Ulcerative Colitis Diet Plan
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.
By Natalie Rizzo, R.D.Reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
This Is Why Your Butt Sometimes Hurts During Your Period
As if the period itself weren't enough.
By Suzannah WeissMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD