13 Surprising Causes of Constipation
What causes constipation? Well, the obvious culprits include a low fiber diet, repeatedly ignoring the urge to go, not drinking enough water, or a lack of exercise. Here are 13 possible causes of constipation you may not have considered.
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Chocolate
There’s some evidence that chocolate can cause constipation, though other studies show chocolate may actually help some people, Dr. Park says.
In one 2005 study, people with chronic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome were more likely than people without those problems to say that chocolate caused constipation (as did bananas and black tea).
Eliminate or cut back on chocolate if you think it could be causing your constipation.
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