What is constipation?
- Constipation is the inability to pass stools regularly enough or not able to fully empty
- Constipation is common and can happen to most people at some point in their life
- Constipation can also be individual to that person. For example, someone who normally passes a stool twice each day, might think they are constipated if they skip a day
- Constipation can also be something some people are prone to
