Constipation is one of the commonest medical complaints in Australia and occurs in adults and children. Almost everyone gets constipated at some time in their life. Constipation is where the passing of bowel motions is infrequent or where they may be difficult to pass. When the bowel bowel motion does pass it is hard or dry. As a general guide, sufferers of constipation have fewer than 3 bowel movements a week.