Defined as having...

Defined as having bowel movements less than three times a week, constipation can have a debilitating effect on your life, especially if you’re over 65 years of age. Constipation is painful and causes nausea, tiredness, and bloating. When food passes through the colon it moves too slow and becomes hard and dry. That’s because the colon absorbs water and creates what’s called “stool.” As the stool pushes toward the rectum, it becomes solid for lack of water, causing constipation.