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Constipation is a condition in which you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, or hard, dry and small bowel movements that are painful or difficult to pass.
Some people worry too much about having a bowel movement every day. There is no right number of daily or weekly bowel movements. Being regular is different for each person. For some, it can mean bowel movements twice a day. For others, having movements three times a week is normal.
If you are suffering from this condition and want to try a new, innovative treatment, you may be interested in learning about a constipation clinical trial. Select from one of the locations near you to to find out if a clinical trial is enrolling in your area. Use the appointment form to schedule a free appointment to meet with one of our professionals who will help to determine if a clinical trial is a good option for you.
Constipation can happen for many reasons, and it may have more than one cause at a time. Among the most common causes of this condition are:
•Slow movement of stool through the colon
•Delayed emptying of the colon from pelvic disorders, especially in women
•A form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that has symptoms of both IBS and constipation, also called IBS with constipation or IBS-C.
The condition may become worse because of the following factors:
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