Constipation is a medical terminology for painful or difficult bowel movements. The two types of constipation are described below:
- Primary Constipation - It implies that constipation is the major problem and is not the symptom of underlying medical diseases. The other types of primary constipation include the following
- Outlet constipation.
- Slow transit constipation.
- Normal transit constipation.
- Secondary Constipation - It occurs due to underlying medical conditions.