Constipation

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder or symptom characterized by infrequent bowel movements—typically fewer than three per week—or difficult stool evacuation It affects individuals across all age groups, with higher prevalence among older adults, women, and individuals taking certain medications Defining clinical features include excessively firm, lumpy, or dry stools, excessive straining during defecation, abdominal distension or discomfort, and a persistent sensation of incomplet...

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder or symptom characterized by infrequent bowel movements—typically fewer than three per week—or difficult stool evacuation Pathophysiologically, it involves delayed colonic transit, dyssynergic pelvic floor or anorectal evacuation disorders, or secondary causes such as metabolic disturbances, neurologic impairment, or pharmacological adverse effects

It affects individuals across all age groups, with higher prevalence among older adults, women, and individuals taking certain medications Pathophysiologically, it involves delayed colonic transit, dyssynergic pelvic floor or anorectal evacuation disorders, or secondary causes such as metabolic disturbances, neurologic impairment, or pharmacological adverse effects

Pathophysiologically, it involves delayed colonic transit, dyssynergic pelvic floor or anorectal evacuation disorders, or secondary causes such as metabolic disturbances, neurologic impairment, or pharmacological adverse effects Defining clinical features include excessively firm, lumpy, or dry stools, excessive straining during defecation, abdominal distension or discomfort, and a persistent sensation of incomplete evacuation

Defining clinical features include excessively firm, lumpy, or dry stools, excessive straining during defecation, abdominal distension or discomfort, and a persistent sensation of incomplete evacuation