Storyboard

Chronic Constipation May Be a Gut-Brain Disorder, Scientists Say

The constipation umbrella – thankfully a figurative term – comprises different subtypes with various causes and symptoms. A recent study suggests certain cases may manifest from a misbalance in the gut-brain axis that controls daily factors like mood and possibly even cognitive decline. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for more evidence-based health news.

Avatar - ScienceAlert
Curated by
ScienceAlert
    • Life Sciences
    • Science
    • Natural Sciences
    • Health
    • Medical Research
Chronic Constipation May Be a Gut-Brain Disorder, Scientists Say
Continue to read
7 stories in this Storyboard
    Constipation May Be More Than a Simple Digestion Problem, Scientists Say

    Constipation May Be More Than a Simple Digestion Problem, Scientists Say

    Enjoying consistent, low-effort bowel movements is a massively underappreciated aspect of one's quality of life. Yet this is not the case for up to 15 …

    toilet reading material

Related articles

More stories from Life Sciences

More stories from Science