What’s Constipation?

Constipation is defined as difficulty with defecation characterized by frequency or dyschezia (painful, hard, or incomplete evacuations).
Average bowel movement frequency can range from three times per day to three times per week.
A volume of as little as 200 g daily is considered normal in healthy children and adults.

TAKE HOME MESSAGE

Increasing dietary fibre for laxation is unlikely to help patients who have acute dysmotility syndromes, neuromuscular disorders, chronic opioid use, pelvic floor disorders, or other severe GI diseases.