The Straight Poop On What’s Stopping You Up
April 07 2010
Rumor has it you’ve gotten into some trouble in the ladies room. No, we didn’t catch you smoking. (But if you are, you’re an idiot.) But we heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who, heard it from another… wait, wrong song. Anyway, we heard you’re feeling a little stopped up these days. Join the club: More than four million Americans—most of them women—have frequent constipation, racking up 2.5 million physician visits a year.
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Almost everyone experiences constipation at some point in their life, and a poor diet typically is the cause. Most constipation is temporary and not serious. Understanding its causes, prevention, and treatment will help you find relief.
Common causes of constipation are:
Not enough fiber in the diet
Lack of physical activity
Medications
Milk
Irritable bowel syndrome
Changes in life or routine such as pregnancy, aging, and travel
Abuse of laxatives
Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement
Dehydration
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