What are the main symptoms of constipation?

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    The main symptoms of constipation include infrequent defecation, difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, a feeling of blockage in the anus or rectum, bloating, and abdominal pain.

    Common symptoms of constipation include:

    • Infrequent defecation
    • Difficulty passing stools
    • Excessive straining during defecation
    • The feeling of a blockage in the anus and/or rectum
    • Bloating
    • Abdominal pain.