Fewer than 3 bowel movements per week
Hard, dry, or lumpy stools
Straining to poop
Feeling like you cannot fully empty your bowels
Feeling blocked or like stool is stuck
Needing to use your fingers or press on your abdomen to pass stool
Bloating or abdominal discomfort
Passing very small amounts of stool
Going longer than usual without a bowel movement
Pain when trying to poop
Needing to push for a long time to have a bowel movement