IGNORING CONSTIPATION? LONG-TERM RISKS TO YOUR GUT AND OVERALL HEALTH

Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints people face — a few skipped days can feel uncomfortable but often gets dismissed as a minor annoyance.

- TDG NETWORK

However, when constipation becomes persistent and lasts for weeks or months, it morphs into a chronic condition that can quietly affect not just your gut but your overall health and well-being.

Medical experts typically describe constipation as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, experiencing hard, dry stools, or feeling significant difficulty and pain while passing stool. When these symptoms persist for a prolonged period, doctors label it chronic constipation, and that's when the real trouble can begin.

Longstanding constipation isn't just uncomfortable — it can lead to a range of complications:

1. piles and anal fissures