Relieving constipation in adults and babies often involves dietary interventions like prune juice, olive oil, and fiber powders. Learn the differences between laxatives and stool softeners for safe, effective relief.
The National Institutes of Health defines constipation as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. People with constipation typically report dry, hard, compact stools that are difficult to eliminate.
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According to Drs. Michael Camilleri, M.D. and Joseph A. Murray, M.D. in the 2008 edition of “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” chronic constipation afflicts nearly 20 percent of American adults.
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