how many people suffer from constipation
Updated November 30, 2016. Embarrassing as it may be, we have all suffered from constipation at one time or another. According to the National Health Interview Survey, as many as 3 million Americans suffer from frequent or chronic constipation. While constipation is not recognized as a degenerative disease or serious disorder, people who are constipated often feel bloated, uncomfortable and even sluggish.