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Constipation 101

Constipation can distract you from enjoying life and make you not feel like yourself. Understanding how and why you become constipated may help you prevent it in the future.

Constipation can occur when a person's digestive system, for one reason or another, does not function properly. Constipation is commonly understood as having infrequent or difficult bowel movements, as well as having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week.

How often do you have a bowel movement?

Fewer than three times a week

Every other day

Daily

More than once a day

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