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Anonymous
It's important to eat a high fiber diet and drink plenty of fluids.
Inadequate fluid intake or dehydration
Inadequate amounts of fiber in your diet
Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement or delaying until later
Lack of physical activity (especially in older adults)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Changes in lifestyle or routine, including pregnancy, aging and travel
Illness
Frequent use or misuse of laxatives
Specific diseases, such as stroke, diabetes, thyroid disease and Parkinson's disease
Problems with the colon and rectum, such as intestinal obstruction or diverticulosis
Certain medications, including pain medications, diuretics and those used to treat Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure and depression
Hormonal disturbances, such as an underactive thyroid gland
Anal fissures and hemorrhoids, which can produce a spasm of the anal sphincter muscle
Loss of body salts through vomiting or diarrhea
Injuries to the spinal cord, which can affect the nerves that lead to and from the intestine
It's important to see your doctor.
Here's a link that might be helpful
https://www.empowher.com/condition/constipation
Best,
Daisy
January 19, 2012 - 7:11am
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It's important to eat a high fiber diet and drink plenty of fluids.
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