If you have questions about constipation, you're not alone. More than 4 million Americans claim to be constipated most or all of the time, making constipation the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the country.

Constipation is defined as infrequent, irregular, or incomplete bowel movements. Pain and straining from the passage of hard, dry stools are frequently associated with constipation.

Browse the topics below for information and advice to help you and your family understand, avoid and treat your occasional constipation.

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