Posted: 16 Nov 09
Edited: 8 Aug 18
Patient Information Leaflets
This information leaflet describes what constipation is and how it can be prevented and treated.
People vary a lot in how often they open their bowels but a person is
generally considered to be
constipated if they have fewer than
three bowel motions a week or if
there is often a need to strain to
pass a stool. Remember, if your
appetite is poor the number of
bowel movements will be less.