5. Constipation
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Constipation is a health condition where a person has less than three bowel movements per week. Other symptoms include stools that are hard, lumpy, or dry, difficulty and pain when trying to pass stools, as well as straining when attempting a bowel movement. Some of the more common causes of constipation are dehydration, a lack of fiber in your diet, as well as health problems and particular medications that tend to slow down the digestive system. Chronic constipation, which is long-term constipation, is also one of the more common conditions in the U.S., affecting around 63 million people. Constipation can usually be resolved with simple treatments such as increased fluid and fiber intake and exercise. Although sometimes laxatives and stool softeners may be used, they shouldn’t be used as a long-term solution to the problem.