Symptoms of constipation include painful passing of hard stools less frequently than usual. Visit the nearest health unit for diagnosis and treatment if you have constipation for more than 2 weeks. You can also try to improve your diet by taking more natural foods and foods with fibre, like sweet potatoes, cassava, greens and cabbage. If constipation is caused by colon cancer, early detection and treatment is very important.
Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation