What are the causes of constipation?

Usually unknown: Most people with constipation will have no identifiable cause. Potential issues could be disease such as hypothyroidism. Medications or electrolyte abnormalities should be considered as well.

Several: Most common being meds, not eating healthy, not drinking enough fluids, sedentary lifestyle, and not taking enough fiber. Hypothyroidism, certain electrolyte disturbances, diabetes, poor eating habbits, laxative abuse and a lot others. The goal is to eat healthy, drink a lot of fluids, stay active, and eat your daily fiber. If this is not helping then see your physician for further workup.