"Bowel habits" refers to the frequency, consistency, and ease of your bowel movements. It describes how often you go to the bathroom, the texture of your stool, and how easy or difficult it is to pass them. Full definition
It affects the large intestine and patients suffer from abdominal pain and altered bowel habits like diarrhea and constipation, which are often accompanied by chronic anxiety or depression. (sciencedaily.com)