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:
- Diverticulitis
- Kidney disease4
- Colorectal and gastric cancer
- Ischemic colitis
- Parkinson’s disease
Causes and Risk Factors
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