An individual increases his/her chances of getting constipated if he/she:
Is Pregnant
Is An Elderly
Has a diet low in fiber
Leads a sedentary lifestyle
Delays the urge to defecate
Takes medications including:
- Painkillers, especially those containing codeine
- Antacids or heartburn medication
- Antidepressants
- Anticonvulsants
- Antispasmodics
- Additional iron and calcium supplements
Has a medical condition, including:
- Hemorrhoids
- Colon cancer
- Hypothyroidism
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson disease
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