I want to know what is the difference between constipation and severe constipation, as far as definition. causes and symptoms.
Thank you
Constipation is where you have to strain to get the stool out.
Severe constipation is where you need to take medical or physical action to empty the bowel.
Both have the same essential cause which is slowed transit time in the bowel leading to dehydrated, hardened stools.
Here is the link to the bristol stool chart – with sufficient fluids and fibre a normal stool is a 3, 4 or 5.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Stool_Scale
Constipation is where you have to strain to get the stool out.
Severe constipation is where you need to take medical or physical action to empty the bowel.
Both have the same essential cause which is slowed transit time in the bowel leading to dehydrated, hardened stools.
Here is the link to the bristol stool chart – with sufficient fluids and fibre a normal stool is a 3, 4 or 5.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Stool_Scale
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