Gastroenterologists Reveal Why So Many People Over 50 Are Constipated - Prevention

Gastroenterologists Reveal Why So Many People Over 50 Are Constipated  Prevention

Almost everyone experiences the occasional bout of constipation. But some people feel backed up more frequently than others, whether that’s because of an existing gastrointestinal disorder, taking certain medications, or age. That’s right—you’re more likely to feel constipated as you get older. So here, we’re taking a look at why constipation becomes more common after 50.

“Constipation becomes more common with age, although getting older does not automatically mean getting constipated,” says Douglas Weine, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Red Bank Gastroenterology in Red Bank, N.J. Instead, there are certain situations that are more common in people over 50 than in younger folks that make constipation more likely to occur.

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