The causes of constipation can vary from simple lifestyle choices to other medical issues. If you have constipation, here are some reasons constipation happens:
Common Causes of constipation:
- Lack of fiber in one’s diet
- Dehydrated
- Lack of exercise
- Traveling or changes in routine
- Drinking a lot of dairy product
- Stress
- Resisting the impulse to have a bowel movement
- Some medications
- Antacid medicines
Underlying medical issues that can cause constipation:
- Narrowing of the colon (bowel stricture)
- Eating disorders
- Problems with the nerves and muscles in your digestive system
- Neurological conditions (e.g Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis)
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Overuse of laxatives
- Dyssynergia
- Colon Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Anismus