The facts about constipation

It's important to remember that it is not necessary to move your bowels once every day. Some healthy people need a bowel action only three times a week; others move their bowels several times a day. You will know what is ‘normal’ for you

Symptoms of constipation
A person is considered to suffer from constipation when they

• have fewer than three bowel movements a week
• have to strain severely in order to defecate
• produce hard stools

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