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Constipation : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Low Fiber Diet
  • Hypokinesia
  • Unhealthy Diet

Causes Overview Articles

Constipation
Stress and travel can also contribute to constipation or other changes in bowel habits.Other times, diseases of the bowel(such as irritable bowel syndrome), pregnancy, certain medical conditions(like an underactive thyroid or cystic fibrosis), men...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Constipation
Constipation usually results from not getting enough exercise, not drinking enough water, or from a diet that does not include an adequate amount of fiber-rich foods like beans, bran cereals, fruits, raw vegetables, rice, and whole-grain breads.Ot...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Constipation
Eating too many dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream may also result in harder stools. Constipation in children often occurs when they hold back bowel movements for various reasons, such as when they are not ready for toilet ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Constipation
Everyone becomes constipated once in a while, but a doctor should be notified if significant changes in bowel patterns last for more than a week or if symptoms continue more than three weeks after increasing activity and fiber and fluid intake.The...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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