Constipation? Dietitian Advises Against Rushing to Laxatives
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- Constipation affects an estimated 15% to 20% of the population and nearly half of people aged 60 and over.
- The problem is more common among women than men.
- Dietitian Erika ลฝiฤkutฤ discusses its common causes, alternatives to laxatives, and warning signs that require a doctorโs advice.
Constipation affects about one in five people, but the problem becomes much more common with age. Nearly half of people aged 60 and over experience it, while women face it more often than men.
Dietitian Erika ลฝiฤkutฤ advises people not to turn too quickly to laxatives. She outlines other ways to address the problem and reviews the most common causes.
ลฝiฤkutฤ also warns that some symptoms should prompt people to consult a doctor.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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