Health Services   What is constipation?  How often should I have
a bowel movement? Not everyone has bowel movements once a day.
Don't believe ads that say you must have a daily bowel movement
to be "regular." A normal range is generally 3 times a day to 3
times a week. You may be getting constipated if you begin to
have bowel movements much less often than you usually do.  What
causes constipation?  A number of things can affect this
process. These include not drinking enough fluids, not being
active enough, not eating enough fiber, taking certain drugs,
not going to the bathroom when you have the urge to have a bowel
movement and regularly using laxatives. Any of these things can
cause the stools to move more slowly through your intestines,
leading to constipation.  How is constipation treated? The main
thing in treating constipation is to be sure you're eating
enough fiber and drinking enough fluids. This helps your stools
move through your intestines by increasing the bulk of your
stools and making your st