Chronic Constipation

Chronic constipation is a common condition that is characterized by difficult, infrequent, or perceived incomplete evacuation of bowel movements. Symptoms of constipation include having less than 3 bowel movements per week, straining, hard stools, incomplete evacuation and inability to pass stool. The chronic constipation can happen due to Antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum, Changes in your usual diet or activities, Colon cancer, Eating a lot of dairy products, Eating disorders, Irritable bowel syndrome, Neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis, Not being active, Not enough water or fiber in your diet, Overuse of laxatives, Pregnancy, Problems with the nerves and muscles in the digestive system, Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement, Some medications, Stress, Under active thyroid (hypothyroidism).