Chronic Constipation

Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Poor diet and lack of physical activity are the most common causes of constipation, so it's a good idea to rule these out first before looking into other causes. Here are some diet- and lifestyle-related factors that can make you constipated: a diet heavy in meat and dairy products.

It may not always be possible to determine what causes constipation. Chronic constipation that occurs without a known trigger is known as chronic idiopathic constipation.

Treatments for chronic constipation may vary according to its severity and its underlying cause. Some possible treatment options are below.