
If you have constant trouble with your bowel movement, maybe it's time to seek medical help as chronic constipation may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. This Constipation Awareness Month, an expert shares common causes and preventive measures to improve bowel movement.
Chronic constipation is a long-term condition characterized by recurrent, difficult and painful bowel movements that are often infrequent and seemingly incomplete. The condition affects around 20% of adults and 16% of children in the U.S.