A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

One of the hurdles any new parent might face is baby constipation, but what should you do if you suspect your newborn is constipated? Dr. Jane Sneed, a pediatrician at The Children’s Clinic in ...

The type of suppository you need—rectal, vaginal, or urethral—depends on your condition. Suppositories deliver medications directly into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal ...