Constipation: the real reason you are stuck - and how to fix it
Constipation is not infrequent stool, but a disruption of bowel function. It is defined not only by frequency, but also by how defecation occurs: hard stool, straining, a feeling of incomplete evacuation - all of these are signs of constipation even with regular daily bowel movements. The problem is that constipation is often perceived as a “variant of normal” and ignored. As a result, the dysfunction becomes established: motility slows down, the stool becomes harder, receptor sensitivity decreases, and the urge becomes weaker.