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What Often Caused Constipation?

February 25th, 2008

Constipation occurs when the colon absorbs too much water or if the colon’s muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, causing the stool to move through the colon too slowly. As a result, stools can become hard and dry. Constipation is most often caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, not drinking enough water, or delay in going to the bathroom when you have the urge to defecate. 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 under active thyroid or cystic fibrosis), mental health problems, neurological diseases, or medications may be the reason for your constipation. More serious causes, like colon cancer, are much less common. Constipation in children often occurs if they hold back bowel movements when they aren’t ready for toilet training or are afraid of it.

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