{"id":19618,"date":"2021-06-22T10:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T08:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=19618"},"modified":"2021-06-17T08:55:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T06:55:13","slug":"all-clogged-up-constipation-cures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/all-clogged-up-constipation-cures\/","title":{"rendered":"All Clogged Up: Constipation Cures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Almost everyone has experienced some form of constipation at one time or another. A disruption in your regular schedule can not only be wildly uncomfortable but can make it difficult to go about your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s just the occasional day without a bowel movement for you, or it\u2019s something you deal with daily – constipation stinks. We feel you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what causes constipation – and how can we get back to smooth sailing in the defecation department? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constipation Causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your gastrointestinal tract is full of twists and turns that can easily be disrupted with the slightest changes. A traffic jam in this area of your body is enough to give anyone road rage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the colon is unable to absorb enough water from your food, it can cause the stool inside of it to harden, aka constipation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constipation can be caused by any number of factors, here are a few of the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your diet can seriously impact your body\u2019s ability to have a regular bowel movement schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this can vary from person to person, people who have diets that are low in fiber and high in animal products like dairy and meat, tend to be more prone to constipation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your liquid intake, or lack thereof, can also keep you clogged up. Staying hydrated with plenty of water, or non-sugary and caffeinated beverages can help to keep you regular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain age groups are more prone to constipation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children tend to become constipated more often than adults. This is especially true for picky eaters, and kids and toddlers who have trouble drinking enough fluids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Older people, specifically those over the age of sixty-five, are also at higher risk for constipation because they tend to be less active physically, and have more underlying diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underlying Medical Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many medical conditions can cause constipation, whether or not they seem related to the gastrointestinal tract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n