What is Constipation?
Constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. You may feel 'draggy' and full. Some people think they should have a bowel movement everyday. That is not really true. There is no 'right' number of bowel movements. Each person's body finds its own normal number of bowel movements. It depends on the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other things. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated . In most cases, it lasts for short time and is not serious. When you understand what causes constipation, you can take steps to prevent it.
What can I do about constipation?
Changing what you eat and drink and how much you exercise will help relieve and prevent constipation. Here are some steps you can take.