Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a type of IBS, a condition that ...

Constipation might increase a person's risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns. People who are constipated have twice the ...

If the symptoms are mild or the constipation is not chronic, a few lifestyle changes may help a person treat pebble poop at home. Medication can also help them manage occasional hard stools.