While sometimes the solution is simple, for example, short-term use of a laxative or eating more fiber, relieving constipation sometimes can be more difficult. For many older adults, constipation is a chronic problem that requires an individualized treatment plan. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter sorts myth from fact on a health concern that affects virtually everyone at some point -- constipation. Myth: An absence of daily bowel movements indicates constipation. Fact: Constipation is most accurately defined as the infrequent or difficult passing of stool...
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