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Need Constipation Relief Now? Try These Fast-Working Remedies

3 weeks ago | health.com | Chelsea Rae Bourgeois |Robert Burakoff

Prunes, high-fiber foods, and plenty of water can help you poop and keep you regular. Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images When you feel constipated or backed up, several at-home strategies can help you find quick relief now and encourage more bowel regularity over time. Quick Remedies for Immediate Relief Some remedies can help encourage a bowel movement quickly, though there isn't a one-size-fits-all fix for immediate relief. You may need to explore what works best for you.
Appendicitis Happens In 4 Stages—Here’s How to Spot It Early

1 month ago | health.com | Brandi Jones |Sarah Jividen |Robert Burakoff

There are four stages of appendicitis, which describe its severity and whether it has caused any complications: simple, supportive, gangrenous, and perforated. These range from mild inflammation (swelling) to rupture (burst) of the appendix. Symptoms often start with abdominal pain around the belly button that shifts to the lower right side and intensifies. Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite may occur.
Can You Have Diarrhea and Constipation at the Same Time? What To Know

2 months ago | health.com | Cristina Mutchler |Robert Burakoff

Pattarisara Suvichanarakul / Getty Images Paradoxical diarrhea, or overflow diarrhea, is when you have constipation and diarrhea at the same time. It happens when watery stool leaks around a fecal impaction (hardened piece of stool stuck in the colon). Paradoxical diarrhea often occurs when you have been experiencing constipation for a while. You may also have symptoms like stomach pain and bloody stool. Treatment methods focus on alleviating constipation and restoring normal bowel movements.
Need Support for Crohn's Disease? Here's Where To Turn for Help

2 months ago | health.com | Maggie Aime |Robert Burakoff

Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that occurs when inflammation in your digestive tract causes stomach pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. Crohn's symptoms can range from mild to severe, and the condition can flare up unpredictably, making daily life challenging. Crohn's disease can disrupt daily activities, work, and social connections.