What Is Constipation?

Typified by difficulty in starting or completing a bowel movement, infrequent and difficult passage of stools, passing a hard stool after prolonged straining in the toilet.

Other symptoms of constipation include bloating, headaches, loss of appetite, a coated (furry) tongue, halitosis and a bad taste in your mouth. It’s one of the most common digestive problems and varies from person to person.