Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder with a reported prevalence of up to 27% in the general population.
1-4 The definition of constipation is symptom-based and may include infrequent bowel movements, incomplete evacuation, straining with defecation, lumpy or hard stools, and a sensation of obstruction or blockage of the anus or rectum with passage of stool. KEY POINTS •Constipation’s definition is symptom-based. •Symptoms include the following: ∞Infrequent bowel movements ∞Incomplete evacuation ∞Straining with defecation ∞Lumpy or hard…