Constipation
Constipation is common problem. Usual symptoms include stools becoming hard and difficult to pass. Frequency of bowel movement also decreases compared the usual pattern. Most people have bloated feeling with some abdominal discomfort during severe constipation.
Most common cause of constipation are 1. Inadequate fibre intake, 2. Inadequate fluid intake, 3. Medicines such as painkillers, 4. Various medical conditions like underactive thyroid and irritable bowel syndrome, 5. Pregnancy and finally 6. Unknown causes (idiopathic)