Avoid complications by treating chronic constipation early

Constipation tends to be more common in women and may get worse with age.Like gray hair and wrinkles, constipation is something you're more likely to experience as you age. "Constipation is a very com
Constipation tends to be more common in women and may get worse with age.

Like gray hair and wrinkles, constipation is something you're more likely to experience as you age. "Constipation is a very common complaint; mild irregularity is probably even more prevalent," says Dr. Judy Nee, assistant professore in medicine at Harvard Medical School. "Women are more likely than men to be constipated."