Clinical Blogs — Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common conditions that many people have experienced before. Constipation is a condition of the digestive system where the feces are hard to expel. Constipation is defined medically as fewer than 3 stools per week and severe constipation as less than 1 stool per week. It is usually caused by the slow movement of material through the large bowel. You may experience some of the following symptoms: Straining to have a bowel movement Hard or small stools Lower abdominal discomfort Rectal bleeding caused by hard stool Here are some of the common causes: Lack of...