Laxatives can help with constipation by drawing fluid into the colon, increasing the bulk of stool , or by increasing motility. Whether or not they will work to relieve your constipation depends on the underlying cause.

If you’re experiencing discomfort in your anal area, one of the first things that come to mind for many of us is hemorrhoids.

After being diagnosed with colon cancer, Rick Smith is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Nebraska Medicine. His wife, Rae Jean, stays by his side. “Get a colonoscopy. It can save your life,” says Rick.