Constipation

Constipation involves infrequent or difficult bowel movements, resulting in hard, dry stools. It can be triggered by factors such as poor diet, dehydration, medication, or underlying medical conditions.

Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Stools may be hard, dry, and small. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including insufficient fiber intake, dehydration, lack of physical activity, certain medications (e.g., opioids, antacids containing aluminum or calcium), irritable bowel syndrome, and other underlying medical conditions such as hypothyroidism or neurological disorders. Symptoms may include abdominal bloating, pain, straining during bowel movements, a feeling of incomplete evacuation, and nausea. Prolonged constipation can lead to complications such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fecal impaction, and, in rare cases, bowel obstruction. In some cases, it could also lead to megacolon.