Gastroenterology Consultants,SC: Diseases of the GI tract CONSTIPATION [<<back | list all>>] Constipation is defined as infrequent or hard pellet stools, or difficulty in evacuating stool. Passing one or more soft, bulky stools every day is a desirable goal. Troublesome constipation is not usually a serious disorder. However there may be an underlying problem causing constipation and testing is often recommended.