Some people say they are constipated when hard stools are passed.
Others use the term if they don't pass stool daily. The medical definition is that constipation is present when a person passes less than 3 stools per week. A common misconception is that normally we should have at least one bowel movement per day. However, at present there is no scientific evidence that any toxins accumulate or that constipation causes any other health problems. The primary symptoms are abdominal bloating, distention, and discomfort.