Constipation Causes

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Causes of CONSTIPATION

While constipation is common among all ages and populations, yet certain people are more likely to become constipated. These include following populations or people with following habits¹ -

Those with a less active, sedentary lifestyle
Those with poor water an fluid intake
Those having stress
In women during pregnancy or after giving birth
Older age
After any surgery
Certain medications

The cause of constipation as identified in Ayurvedic texts is attributed to use of

Incompatible and conflicting foods (Virudha aahar)
Inadequate/ little food intake
Fasting
Consuming heavy to digest, dry, constipating, oily and fermented food²

Some vihar (lifestyle) related causes²

Working till late at night
Alternatively sleeping in day time
Strenuous activities
Excessive sexual activity
Stress, nervousness
Low appetite
Excessive intake of cold & frozen stuff

Kindly check out related information below:

What is Constipation

Constipation Symptoms

Constipation Diagnosis

Ayurvedic Treatment for Constipation

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