Disimpaction can provide relief from severe constipation. Addressing fecal impaction early on helps prevent complications, such as bowel perforation—when a large stool mass punctures the ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Disimpaction is a procedure to treat fecal impaction caused by a large, hardened lump ...

Diet Is Main Risk Factor for Colon Cancer in Younger Adults, New Study Suggests Aug. 14, 2024 — A new study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young ...

Pooping doesn't help you lose weight, apart from a drop in the scale you might notice after a large bowel movement. Although you may feel lighter and less bloated after having a bowel movement, it's ...