| − | '''Constipation''' is difficulty or inability to pass stools. Patients with severe constipation should see a doctor. If there is no underlying illness increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet is better than taking laxatives. | + | '''Constipation''' is difficulty or inability to pass stools. Patients with severe constipation should see a doctor. If there is no underlying illness increasing the amount of [[fruit]], [[vegetable]]s, or other things rich in [[fiber]] in a diet is better than taking laxatives. |