Constipation

Constipation occurs when a person has difficulty emptying the large bowel. Home remedies and lifestyle changes can often help resolve it. Constipation can happen for many reasons, such as when stool passes through the colon too slowly. The slower the food moves through the digestive tract, the more water the colon will absorb and the harder the feces will become. Constipation usually resolves itself without the need for prescription treatment. In most cases, making lifestyle changes such as getting more exercise, eating more fiber, and drinking more water can help.