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In a constipated colon, the normal muscle
action fails to work properly: the peristaltic motion stops temporarily, or
works very slowly. There are a number of possible causes for this problem.
Some causes are related to age and gender. To learn more about this topic,
please refer to Constipation, Gender and Age section. Here are some of the
most common causes of constipation: |
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Causes of constipation |
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Constipation can be caused by: |
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Physical Factors |
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Advancing age and physical inactivity |
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Hormonal changes during pregnancy and
menopause |
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A major lack of exercise, particularly in
older people/seniors |
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Severe dehydration |
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Psychological Factors |
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Stress or worry; ignoring the urge to go
to the toilet |
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Illness |
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Some medications, such as pain-killers,
antacids, antidepressants and blood-pressure medicine |
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Some illnesses, such as hypothyroidism, (a
condition where thyroid glands are 'underactive' and do not produce enough thyroid hormones) diabetes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological
diseases. |
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>> Gender & age relation
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Research shows that women suffer from constipation more frequently than men, and that older people suffer more than younger people.
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