The usual Canasa (mesalamine) dosage for mild to moderately active ulcerative proctitis is one rectal suppository per day. But it’s important to use the Canasa dosage your doctor prescribes.

Babies who breastfeed exclusively are rarely constipated. Breast milk naturally balances fat and protein, so it produces stools that are almost always soft – even if your baby hasn't pooped for ...

Functional constipation, also known as chronic idiopathic constipation, is diagnosed when a person is experiencing constipation symptoms, but no specific cause for the problem can be identified.

If you regularly find yourself being, well, not regular, it’s crucial to remember that laxatives are not a long term solution. In a chat with HuffPost UK, Dr Karan Rajan (who you’ll no doubt ...

Certain foods can help relieve constipation, a common condition marked by infrequent bowel movements (and sometimes pellet-shaped stools), while other foods can worsen it. Although constipation may ...

Credit: Shutterstock / Doucefleur Massachusetts gastrointestinal disease firm, Cristcot, has announced results from its Phase III trial examining its hydrocortisone suppository and applicator for ...

And while most of us would rather not talk about our pooping habits, constipation is a common issue that can be addressed and treated in several ways. It’s important to remember that there is no ...

That's accurate, as 16% of adults of all ages in the United States experience constipation. Constipation is defined as having three or fewer bowel movements a week. In the video, Tadavarthy shared ...

Is constipation, especially in babies, common? On this week’s On Call for All Kids, Rachel Dawkins, M.D., a general pediatrician from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, talks about things parents ...