Constipation is a very common cause of pain and discomfort when going to the toilet. If in a week the patient only has bowel movements less than 3 times accompanied by hard, lumpy stools... then this is a sign of constipation. So when constipated, how to make stools softer and easier to pass?

Stool softeners are used in the treatment and prevention of constipation. Stool softeners work by increasing moisture in the stools, making them softer and easier to pass.