4. Functional Constipation
In other words: consistent difficulty in passing bowel movements. In women, it is sometimes a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction (incoordination between pelvic floor and rectal muscles), and it can be treated with physical therapy, says Kisiel.
According to a study published in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, close to 15 percent of adults have regular constipation. If you’re newly experiencing this, tell your doctor, who can do a scope test to rule out any blockage or a tumor that could be causing the problem.
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