Constipation

1. Health effects

1.1. person with constipation have difficulties passing solid waste

1.2. stools are hard and dry and painful to pass out

1.3. prolonged constipation may lead to colorectal cancer

2. causes

2.1. Insufficient intake of dietary fibre in the diet

3. Preventive measures

3.1. reduce risk of constipation consume diet high in dietary fibre

3.2. Food sources rich in dietary fibre eg fruit,vegetable