Constipation is medically defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. However, a “normal” amount of bowel movements per week is defined on an individual basis. Thus, constipation is better defined as occurring when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. During constipations, stool becomes hard, dry, small, and difficult to eliminate.

 

What causes constipation?
 

Everyone tends to experience constipation at some period in their lives and although it is not usually serious, it can be a concern. If constipation has a sudden onset, persists for a long period of time, or continues to worsen, you need to see  a gastro-enterologist.

 

Constipation is treated on a patient per patient basis, depending on the cause of the symptom. In order to rule out any serious medical conditions, your GI may want to perform tests or procedures. These may include:

Once the cause of the constipation is determined, your GI will likely be able to prescribe a treatment regimen which will enable you to go back to a symptom-free life. 

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