🚨 What Happens During Constipation? Constipation occurs when peristalsis—the muscular contractions that move stool through the colon—slows down. This leads to: Stool staying longer in the colon, where water is absorbed, making it harder and more difficult to pass. Discomfort, bloating, and straining during bowel movements. Contributing factors like low fiber, dehydration, and lack of physical activity exacerbate the issue. Our latest 3D animation takes you inside the colon to show how normal pe

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem, defined by having fewer than three bowel movements each week. Drinking more water, increasing fiber and getting more exercise may help many people get things moving. Learn more. https://mayocl.in/2GqQ7Ih | Mayo Clinic