Question 1

is yogurt constipating?

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Should not be: Yogurt is a type of dairy product and in most cases it is one that may stimulate your bowels to have a movement.

Question 2

is chocolate constipating?

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: Most people do not have this adverse effect from chocolate but our body responds to foods differently. I would think at your age you should have taken chocolate many times and have plenty experiences with its effects.

Question 3

which foods will constipate the most?

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Dairy,fast foods,mea: Dairy products like chese, butter, milk
cakes, pastries, cookies, crackers, candy, sugary drinks
fast food like pizza, hambergers, frozen dinners, corn chips, french fries
red meat
rice
banana and apple.

Question 4

is it bad that i am always constipating?

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How do you define...: ...constipation &amp; what medical evaluation have you had to rule out metabolic causes (e.g. low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, intermittent ileus (e.g. pseudo-obstruction), lots more?

Question 5

signs of constipation?

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Definition: Infrequent, hard stools with straining.

Question 6

is constipation common?

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Yes: Yes, constipation is common.  Many studies report a that 12-19% of the population suffer from constipation, but as high of 27% has been reported in some studies.

Question 7

is calcium constipating?

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Yes: Calcium can cause constipation.  One of the symptoms of hypercalcemia (high calcium in blood) is constipation.

Question 8

constipation how to cure?

Accepted Answer

Change your diet and: Fluids. Eat a high fiber diet between 20-25 grams per day, regular meal times and drink 80-100 oz of caffeine free alcohol free fluids daily. If you exercise and should add 20 oz per 30 minutes of strenuous exercise. Some meds contribute to constipation so take the meds with full glass of fluid instead of a sip in addition to the above recommended fluids.

Question 9

what causes constipation?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Constipation can be caused by  lot of problems. Though usually diet related, other causes are medications (narcotics) or (less commonly) hypothyroidism.
The first thing you should do is evaluate how much water you are taking in a day (>8 cups/day) and how much fiber you are eating (25 to 35 g/day). If that doesn't work, look to see if you are taking too many constipating foods like dairy or pasta.

Question 10

what defines constipation?

Accepted Answer

Infrequent bm: Infrequent or difficult bowel movements, usually less than one per day or two.

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