This page provides some information you need to help restore regularity. Read on and take control of your constipation today. Many people think they are constipated or irregular if they don't have at least one bowel movement a day. But this is not necessarily true. As water and waste materials enter your colon, or large intestine, the colon absorbs excess water while forming the waste products.
Muscle contractions move the waste to the rectum.
When the colon's natural contractions are disturbed due to the causes of constipation, waste materials move slowly. This causes the colon to absorb too much water, resulting in hard, dry stools that can be painful to pass. Generally, constipation is a temporary condition that can be easily corrected. However, there could be times when it may point to a more serious problem. Your doctor will want to know if you have a history of constipation or any other digestive problem.