10 CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION

In constipation, bowel movement become less frequent with less bowel volume and weight. Bowel movement also becomes difficult as well as painful due to hard stool.

.The frequency of bowel movement varies from person to person, but if it goes around no bowl movement in three or four days,

you may consider yourself constipated.

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.Causes of constipation:

Constipation is the problem related with your digestive system. It is not a disease but a sign which points towards the possibility of many other diseases.

The most common causes of constipation are:

Inadequate intake of water is one of the common cause which results in constipation in most of the people.

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Wrong eating habits like eating heavy, fried, processed junk food. Not taking salad and fruits in your diet increase the chances of constipation.

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Holding back the pressure when you feel the urge for bowel movement. The longer you hold back, the more likely it results in constipation

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Weak abdominal muscles can also be the source of constipation

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Many diseases like hyper-acidity, diabetes, colitis cause constipation.

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Consuming coffee or tea in excessive amounts also cause constipation.

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Fiber diets are useful in bowel movement but if your diet lacks fibers, it can lead to constipation.

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Low intake of fluids along with meal as well as inadequate chewing can also result in constipation.

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Lack of exercise and mobility also plays a decisive role in making you constipated.

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Excessive use of stool softeners to ease bowl movement makes the bowl muscles weak and cause constipation.

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