An incomplete bowel movement is the feeling of still needing to poop after you’ve been to the toilet. Possible causes include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Stools are typically soft ...

Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...

You may have constipation if you have fewer than three bowel movements in a week. Eating fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help prevent constipation. Treatment for ...

Constipation, or having trouble going No. 2, can be uncomfortable—and even painful—to deal with. Roughly 4 million people in the U.S. experience constipation frequently. If it’s something you deal ...