A list of causes of chronic constipation
June 29, 2009 4:14 am HealthIllnesses and condition such as: Colon or rectal cancer, Multiple sclerosis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Tumors and other lesions of the bowel, Kidney failure, underactive thyroid gland, spinal injury High levels of calcium in the blood Inadequate toilet facilities or a reluctance to obey the need to open the bowel, this is one of the main causes of constipation in infants Some medicines, eg. painkillers such as those containing codeine (co-dydramol, co-proxamol), antidepressants, iron supplements, aluminium-containing antacids, and anticholinergics such as procyclidine (Kemadrin) are known to contribute to chronic constipationImmobility or an inactive lifestyle, especially in the aged Insufficient fluid intake. A low-fibre diet (fibre helps retains fluid and makes stools light and soft)
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