Constipation - Easy Read

Constipation is when someone finds it hard to poo, or poos less often than usual.

If someone is constipated. they need to get help to make sure they don't get ill.

This Easy Read tells you about the signs of constipation, and what you should do it you have it.

Healthy poo looks like:

• a sausage with cracks on the outside.

or:

• a sausage or snake shape which is smooth and soft.

You could have constipation if:

• You have a sore tummy.

• Your poo is too hard, lumpy or runny.

• You are not pooing as much as you usually do.

Unhealthy poo will look like:

• separate hard lumps, like nuts which are hard to push out.

• sausage shaped but lumpy

• separate soft blobs (small drops) with clear cut edges

• a mushy poo with fluffy pieces and uneven edges

or:

• watery with no solid pieces at all.

If your poo does not look healthy you should tell someone you trust.

You may need to see a doctor.

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