A 37-year-old male asked:
what causes constipation?
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Dr. Wendell Goins answered
42 years experience General Surgery
Irregular diet: Most people can avoid constipation if they ate a regular diet containing fruits and vegetables ( esp those with a lot of fiber) . Regular exercise or other activities can also help. Plenty of water keeps the stool moist and soft when it come out. Once all of these factors are met ,then you need to train your body to go and evacuate as soon as you get the feeling that you have to go.
Answered on Sep 19, 2017
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