While many of us experience difficulty with bowel movements at one point or another, chronic constipation can sometimes require medical intervention. If you’re facing this issue, NYBG Colorectal can help you find the relief you’ve been seeking.
The Potential Causes of Your Constipation
Just like many of the conditions we address at NYBG Colorectal, constipation can have a number of causes. In fact, isolating the root cause of your constipation is often the key to treating it, and enabling you to enjoy regular, comfortable bowel movements once more. Common causes for chronic constipation can include:
- A diet too low in fiber
- Insufficient water consumption
- Thyroid issues
- Parkinson’s disease
- An obstruction in the bowel
- Certain medications
- Pregnancy
- Extreme stress