The condition may affect your life
For most people, having regular bowel movements comes naturally. But if you have chronic constipation, it can be something that occupies your thoughts and your time. If you realize that chronic constipation is an ongoing medical condition, then you've taken the first step to finding relief. And if you can talk to your doctor about it, then you've taken step two. It's a treatable condition. And it could mean a big difference in your life.This section has tools and tips about living with chronic constipation. Studies show that chronic constipation can cause depression. It can affect your social life, your physical activity. It can mean lost time at work. You could even be structuring your days around the condition. That's not fun. There is help.
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