How Do You Relieve Constipation?
The foods you eat may cause, worsen, or relieve
Alternative Names
Constipation diet
Function
Normal poop (stool) patterns are different for everyone. Some people may have a bowel movement more than once a day while others may have one every 2 to 3 days. Normal stools should not be painful or difficult to pass.
Constipation is defined as bowel movements that are infrequent, hard or difficult to pass. Constipation may be a chronic (long-term) problem...
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