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Diet is a crucial part of staying regular and your fiber intake is a key factor. Dietitians recommend fiber-filled snacks to help combat constipation. Popcorn, chickpeas, Greek yogurt and pear are ...

Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, affecting millions of Americans of all ages. Prevalent as it may be, it’s an unpleasant issue that you’d probably prefer to avoid. And what ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

If you only poop once a week, and when you do, your stool is hard and lumpy and difficult to get out, you’re likely constipated. While it could be caused by lifestyle factors—like not eating enough ...

These dietitian-approved snacks can help you tackle constipation. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Diet is a crucial part of staying regular and your fiber intake is a key factor.