A panel of gastroenterologists from five countries has proposed a working definition for "occasional constipation" that recognizes the wide variation in symptoms and patient perceptions of a problem ...

Chronic functional constipation is persistent constipation that doesn’t have a clearly identifiable underlying cause. Constipation is often defined as passing fewer than three bowel movements per week ...

An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...

Eating a lot of low fiber foods, eggs, onions, or legumes may cause constipation for some people. Certain foods may help prevent constipation. Constipation can also occur due to dehydration, stress, a ...