How is constipation diagnosed?

Being constipated is normal but frequent changes in bowel movement patterns should be taken seriously and should seek doctor's advice.
Ahh, I'm having this problem too! Its been about 3 weeks since I've been. I constantly have the need to go!I have really bad bloating and terrible gas. I can't even wear any of my jeans as I'm so bloated. I'm really uncomfortable too and the pains in my tummy are bad.I have tried everything from stool softners, orange juice, I even tried to remove with my finger. I've had no luck. I can't get a appt for the doctors for another 2 weeks as they are fully booked but I know I can't last the long. Please help, I feel TERRIBLE
I've been for 4 5 months not even one poop it hurts a lot and I'm crying juSt from reading these..ii want this to be over and I wanna be normal no matter hhow muchh I try I can't..god help me
Its day 4 for me now and its driving me mad, I usually go twice a day, I have tryed everything ELAX chocolate, movacoll, senakot, but still nothing so think im going to ring my GP in morn because I am off my food and feel sick trying to eat because I feel that full, also I really don't want to explode or damage my insides!
i am not constipated now but ave a lot of gas from taking lipitor so i am going to sto