便秘可表現為排便較平日少、糞便偏硬或排便費力。飲食、飲水、活動量、生活習慣及某些藥物都可能有關，不宜單靠排便次數判斷原因。Constipation may involve fewer bowel movements than usual, hard stools or straining. Diet, fluid intake, activity, routine and some medicines can contribute; frequency alone does not establish the cause.
記錄排便習慣及最近變化Record your usual pattern and recent changes
查詢時可說明開始時間、糞便情況、腹部不適及正在使用的藥物。若持續或反覆出現、糞便帶血或無故體重下降，應向醫護查詢。嬰幼兒的評估及處理與成人不同。Describe onset, stool changes, abdominal discomfort and medicines. Seek assessment for persistent or recurring constipation, blood in the stool or unexplained weight loss. Babies and young children need age-appropriate assessment rather than adult advice.