BEH Wrote:
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> Chronic Constipation Myth: Chronic constipation
> does not affect that many people.
>
> The Truth:Chronic constipation is a serious issue,
> affecting 15% to 20% of the U.S. population.
>
> Chronic Constipation Myth : If you eat right,
> exercise, and drink plenty of fluids, you should
> never suffer from chronic constipation.
>
> The Truth: Sometimes psychological issues trigger
> chronic constipation. For instance, childhood
> sexual or physical abuse -- or the loss of a
> parent through divorce, separation or death -- may
> contribute to adult chronic constipation.
> Constipation often coexists with depression.
> Chronic constipation can also be caused by an
> underlying medical condition such as low thyroid
> hormone levels.
>
> Chronic Constipation: What Causes It?
> After eating, food moves through your digestive
> tract. The intestines take water and nutrients
> from the food. Normally, the process continues
> until a stool is formed. Squeezing contractions in
> the intestine then pass the stool out of the
> body.
>
> Because constipation is often linked with hard
> stools, one theory is that too much water is
> absorbed from the stool, leaving it dry and hard.
> Another theory is that abnormal hormonal responses
> to the ingested water may trigger chronic
> constipation. More research is necessary to better
> understand how constipation happens and to unravel
> the mysterious link between the gut, hormones, and
> the brain.
BEH aka mr. poopy pants aka cat scat fever is this nice big block of text your work, dawg?
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/chronic-constipation-facts-vs-myths?page=2