SUN RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Constipation is most often defined as having a bowel movement less than 3 times per week. It is often associated with hard stools or problems passing stools. You may have pain while passing stools or may be unable to have a bowel movement after straining or pushing.

Normal bowel movements are different for each person. Some people do not have a bowel movement every day.  When you do not have frequent bowel movements, or it takes a lot of effort to pass stool, you have constipation.

Causes: 

• Low-fiber diet

• Lack of physical activity

• Not drinking enough water

• Delay in going to the bathroom when you have the urge to move your bowels

• Stress and travel can also contribute to constipation or other changes in bowel habits.

If your child or someone you know has a child that  suffers from:

Constipation

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Sources:

https://www.nlm.nih.gov