Facts vs. Myths about Chronic Constipation
Facts vs. Myths about Chronic Constipation
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Constipation is the most common problem from which people are suffering.  This problem makes the persons life more than miserable. Not only does constipation make you feel bloated, headache, and irritable, but relieving constipation, especially long-term or chronic constipation is time-consuming and expensive.
The definition of chronic constipation varies among different people. For some people, chronic constipation means infrequent bowel movements for weeks at a time. To others, chronic constipation means straining or having difficulty passing stools.
Generally, the definition of chronic constipation is a stool frequency of less than three per week that lasts several months.
There are some of the myths present in the society let's have a look.

Chronic Constipation Myth: If you don't have one bowel movement a day, it's abnormal.
The Truth: Less than 50% of people have one bowel movement a day.

Chronic Constipation Myth: Fewer than five or six bowel movements a week is considered to be chronic constipation.
The Truth: 95% of adults have bowel movements between three and 21 times per week. The entire range, even just three bowel movements a week is normal.

Chronic Constipation Myth: Toxins accumulate in the intestine when bowel movements are infrequent.
The Truth: Contradictory to popular belief, there is no evidence that "toxins" accumulate when bowel movements are infrequent or that constipation leads to disease such as cancer.

Chronic Constipation Myth: The number of bowel movements increases with age.
The Truth: Actually, the number of bowel movements decreases with age.

Chronic Constipation Myth: Chronic constipation does not affect that many people.
The Truth: Chronic constipation is a serious issue, affecting 15% to 20% of the population.

Chronic Constipation Myth: If you eat right, exercise, and drink plenty of fluids, you should never suffer from chronic constipation.
The Truth: Sometimes psychological issues trigger chronic constipation. It can also be caused by an underlying medical condition such as low thyroid hormone levels

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