Feb. 5, 2025 — Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population.

People should not force a bowel movement. Straining and pushing may make hemorrhoids worse. If a bowel movement has not occurred after a few minutes, a person should get up and try again later.

There’s no magic number for how often a person should have a bowel movement, but if you aren’t going at least three times per week or have trouble passing stool, you might have a form of constipation, ...

Appendicitis symptoms can vary, but the first sign is often a severe, sudden abdominal pain that starts near the belly button and shifts to the lower right side. This pain can be intensified by ...