Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Hard stool happens when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. This ...

People with more extended digestion periods and less frequent pooping may develop hard stools. When food passes through the digestive system, the colon absorbs some of the water that the food ...

Constipation is a digestive symptom that makes passing your stool difficult or painful. It involves straining during bowel movements, having hard or dry stools, and feeling like you haven't ...