Treatment of slow bowel movements

Slow bowel movements can lead to constipation and hard stools. Dependence on laxatives or lack of fiber in the diet can cause this condition. It can also occur with certain health conditions. Lazy bowel syndrome, also known as sluggish or slow bowel, is a condition with symptoms of constipation and painful bowel movements. Some people […]

Photo of fecal diverticulitis: changes in bowel movements

Diverticulitis can affect bowel movements. When stool gets trapped in the intestinal sacs (diverticula), it can cause inflammation and infection, resulting in diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can cause symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. This article describes how diverticulitis affects the digestive system, what changes it can cause in bowel movements, its symptoms, […]

How to reduce symptoms of incomplete bowel movements

Incomplete defecation, or the feeling that you still have to defecate even though it hasn’t passed, can be uncomfortable and frustrating. This is also known as incomplete emptying and is a hallmark of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can also be caused by chronic constipation, pelvic floor disease, or infection. Fortunately, there are ways to […]