Patient's question:
I haven't eaten for these few days, and it takes a long time to defecate when I go to the toilet. My family says it's because I've eaten too much recently, which caused digestive issues, not constipation. How do you think it's considered constipation?Doctor's answer:
According to your situation, it is best to wait and see. Constipation mainly refers to infrequent bowel movements, difficulty defecating, and the stool being dry and small in amount. Moreover, if bowel movements are very infrequent after constipation, such as less than three times a week, it can be diagnosed as constipation. If constipation reoccurs, it is important to seek timely symptomatic treatment. If left untreated for a long time, the condition of constipation will worsen and interfere with your normal life.