Constipation may experienced due to an irritable bowel movements, excessive use of laxatives, too much worry, anxiety, fear, sedentary life stack or the lack of physical activity and problems with intestinal function (chronic idiopathic constipation). But the most common causes of constipation are a diet low in fiber or a diet that are high in fats, such as cheese, eggs, and meat. Constipation is not a disease! It’s a symptom and almost everyone experience constipation at some point in their life. But in order to find relief, one should know and understand as well the symptons and causes of constipation, how to prevent it and some constipation treatment like mild laxatives, proper diet and some changes in lifestyle.

A confirmation of a clinical trial including 50 medical centers and 304 patients, states that polyethylene (PEG) laxative is safe for patients suffering from chronic constipation. This study is published in the July issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. “Until recently, few data were available regarding the long term treatment of chronic constipation,” says study author Dr. Jack DiPalma. “Only two medications are currently approved by the FDA for treatment of this condition.”

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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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In some point we may experience constipation, however many of those who have constipation do not talk about the problem. It maybe because that they are embarrassed about the problem. We cannot deny the fact that constipation is a common of every indibviduals, on which the symptoms includes straining, hard stools or incomplete evacuation. 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. thus most will take medicine to cure constipation there are still individuals who wish that it may soon be relived.

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The consequences of constipation are relatively minor and can be easily corrected when the cause is one of the following:  traveling, recent change in diet, dehydration, reaction to new medication, or missing or withholding a bowel movement.  But, chronic constipation can be due to a blockage or more severe medical problem and require immediate attention.  If left untreated, constipation may lead to septicemia and even death.