Health Effects Associated With Chronic Constipation and Foods That Help Relieve It

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Estimates suggest anywhere from 15 to 20 percent of the general population experience chronic constipation,1,2,3 characterized by hard, dry and difficult to pass stools, and/or having less than three bowel movements per week.

While temporary constipation can be the result of simply eating poorly for a day or two, chronic constipation has been linked to a number of other, more serious health problems, including:

Causes and Risk Factors

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