Infrequency
Infrequent bowel movements, typically fewer than three times per week, accompanied by straining, hard stools, or a sense of incomplete evacuation. A common digestive symptom with dietary, lifestyle, and systemic causes.
Quick answer
Infrequency/constipation (ICD-10: K59.0; ICD-11: DD93.0) affects approximately 14% of adults. Dietary fibre (particularly psyllium), hydration, and physical activity have the strongest evidence. Triphala has emerging clinical evidence. New onset in adults over 50 or with blood in stool requires investigation.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Bowel movements fewer than three times per week
Hard, dry, or difficult-to-pass stools
Straining during defecation
Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement
Abdominal discomfort, bloating, or fullness
What is Infrequency?
Infrequent bowel movements, typically fewer than three times per week, accompanied by straining, hard stools, or a sense of incomplete evacuation. A common digestive symptom with dietary, lifestyle, and systemic causes.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Infrequency, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Systemic or neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
Not sure what this means for you?
Ask Vidi to help you understand Infrequency and find what may be most relevant for your situation.
Self-care
What You Can Do Now
Ready to find support for Infrequency?
Connect with holistic and complementary practitioners who specialise in this area.
Find support tailored to your experience