Constipation

Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard dry stool. It is caused by ignoring the call of nature, lack of exercise, poor diet and or a change in eating habits and reduced fluid intake.
Any sign of blood, recent onset of unexplained constipation, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, jaundice or passage of mucas in the stool should be referred to a doctor before self treatment of constipation.
Laxitives are classified as stimulants , osmotic and bulk forming.