Constipation Relief and Treatment
By Joseph Bennington-CastroMedically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Dietary and lifestyle changes, laxatives, and surgery can provide relief from constipation.
Constipation occurs when you have fewer than three bowel movements in a week, or have bowel movements that contain hard, dry stools that are difficult or even painful to pass.
In some cases, constipation makes it feel as though you're unable to completely empty your bowels.
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