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constipation

Every Healthy Aging Secrets article tagged constipation — 2 pieces across 2 sections.

Nutrition After 50

Fibre, the ageing gut, and why constipation is not inevitable

Almost everyone eats less fibre than they should, and the consequences compound with age. But the commonest cause of constipation in older adults is not the diet at all.

Ingrid Solberg·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read

Preventive Care

Constipation, laxatives and the drugs that cause the problem in the first place

It is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in older adults, a frequent cause of hospital admission, and one of the more common reasons a person with dementia becomes suddenly agitated.

Ingrid Solberg·Aug 30, 2024·3 min read

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