15/07/2025
✅ Common Causes of Constipation
Constipation occurs when bowel movements become infrequent, difficult, or painful. Below are the main causes:
1. Low-Fiber Diet
Eating too little fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains,
Consuming too much fast food, refined flour (maida), chips, biscuits, etc.
2. Not Drinking Enough Water
Dehydration leads to harder stools,
Lack of fluid makes stool dry and difficult to pass
3. Lack of Physical Activity
Sitting for long periods (desk jobs, excessive screen time),
No daily walking or exercise
4. Ignoring the Urge to Pass Stool, Holding in bowel movements regularly can weaken natural signals Can lead to long-term constipation.
5. Excessive Intake of Caffeine or Alcohol, Dehydrates the body,
Slows down bowel function,
6. Side Effects of Medications
Iron supplements,
Calcium tablets,
Antacids (especially those containing aluminum)
Painkillers (opioids), antidepressants, and some antihistamines
7. Mental Stress or Anxiety
Stress affects digestion and slows down bowel movements
Can lead to irregular stool habits
8. Hormonal Imbalance or Medical Conditions
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function),Diabetes,
Pregnancy (due to hormonal changes),
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s disease).
9. Too Much Junk or Processed Food,
Lack of roughage,
Foods with preservatives and low fiber content delay digestion
Important Note:
Long-term constipation can lead to:
Piles (Hemorrhoids)
A**l fissures
Bloating and abdominal pain