Constipation
Constipation is common in people of all ages including babies and children. It can usually be managed at home by making small dietary and lifestyle changes. Indications that you may be constipated include:
- not passing any stool (poo) at least 3 times during a week
- your stool being larger than usual and hard to push out
- your stool being lumpy, hard or dry
In addition, you may feel bloated, nauseated or experience tummy pains.
Selfcare and more information
You can find out more information about making lifestyle and diet changes to manage constipation on the NHS website.
If despite making these changes your symptoms do not improve your local pharmacist may be able to help.
Useful information about constipation
Advice about constipation in children:
Videos about constipation
How to treat constipation | https://www.nhs.uk
NHS | published on 20 July 2017
Waiting for a specialist opinion
For most people constipation can be managed at home and you will not require any further clinical assessment. However if you have been referred for a specialist opinion your details will be reviewed and it may be recommended that you are seen by a hospital clinician. Information to support you in choosing your preferred hospital, including waiting times can be found using the links below.
How long will I wait?
If a hospital assessment and/or treatment is clinically recommended your information will be sent to a specialist. Click below to find out more about waiting times for routine hospital assessment and/or treatment.