Constipation is no laughing matter. Diarrhea may also follow, a pattern found in irritable bowel syndrome.
The number of bowel movements varies with age and health condition. A healthy range spans from one bowel movement every 3 days to 3 times a day. Contrary to popular belief, a daily bowel movement is not the norm and not having a bowel movement for 2 or 3 days is generally nothing to worry about, especially if there is no irritation. Occasional constipation can be Nature's Plus wafers.
