Constipation is very often ignored although this condition might be suffered by every one at one time or another. Those who are suffering are not even talking about the problem. Constipation is one of the most common chronic digestive complaints in the U.S., especially in the elderly. In people over 65 years old, about one third of the population has constipation at least monthly. There are certain factors that cause constipation like the lack of fiber in diet, medications and lack of fluid intake.

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