Constipation refers to bowel not emptying normally. Lifestyle may cause constipation. Constipation seldom requires hospital treatment and you can relieve the condition at home. Usually, a healthy person empties their bowel every 8–72 hours. If you don’t need to go at least three times a week or you need to strain most times because your stools are too hard, you are considered constipated.The most common reasons for constipation include the following:
lack of exercise
insufficient intake of fluids and fibre
certain medicines and certain diseases
functional disorders of the bowel.
