NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

Constipation cannot cause a fever, but some conditions that can lead to constipation might. For example, some infections might cause both a fever and changes in bowel movements. It is also possible ...

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become infrequent, hard, or difficult to pass, typically less than three times a week. Constipation is not a a disease; it is a symptom linked to lifestyle ...

Fibroids can lead to constipation when they become large or exert pressure on the colon or rectum. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. They’re ...